1 Cor 13:1

“The Lord desires me to call the attention of His people to the thirteenth chapter of First Corinthians. Read this chapter every day, and from it obtain comfort and strength. Learn from it the value that God places on sanctified, heaven-born love, and let the lesson that it teaches come home to your hearts. Learn that Christlike love is of heavenly birth, and that without it all other qualifications are worthless.” (RH July 21, 1904).

"1st Corinthians 13 is a beautiful portion of scripture that instructs us on what love is. Love is not an impulsive emotion but one that requires reasoning. Love though as a word is singular it is filled with a number of entities. Some of these entities are referenced in the chapter and give is a blue print on how to exhibit love."

In a past post on this topic I used this chapter to outline what love is? For this post take a similar approach however I will delve into some word from Ellen White in the hopes of strengthening understanding on this topic (Please note I will be looking at verses 1-7 and 13 in the next few posts.

1 Corinthians 13King James Version (KJV)

1 Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not charity, I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal.

2 And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, and have not charity, I am nothing.

3 And though I bestow all my goods to feed the poor, and though I give my body to be burned, and have not charity, it profiteth me nothing.

4 Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up,

5 Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil;

6 Rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth;

7 Beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things.

1 Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not charity, I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal.

Have you heard of pots and pans being banged by children? Imagine if anytime you opened your mouth to speak that was the sound that came out. How dreadful! The verse suggests if your eloquence is not seasoned with love your merely making a racket a terrible noise.

One thing that is often said at my church is the need to say things in love. I want to add and say that the latter is imperative as a word spoken in love is more likely to be received.

There may be occasions where you will have to deliver a difficult message will use do so in love or as a tinkling cymbal. How to you exercise love through your speech.

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Vegan Lidl Haul

For those of you who may read my blog you may know that I am a vegan. In the past I explained why I became a vegetarian but have yet to outline why I follow a vegan diet I may do so in the future. In this post I share with you some of the items I got from Lidl in a vegan haul. Click below to view the video. 

Are you a vegan? If so what prompted your decision?

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Promises from God

BEDA is soon coming to an end. Balancing life as well as blogging is quite something but I am glad I am showcasing that I am able to do so. In this post I am going to outline a few promises from God. In the comments below let me know some of your favourite promises in the Bible. 

Exodus 14:14 King James Version (KJV)

14 The Lord shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.

Proverbs 24:16 King James Version (KJV)

16 For a just man falleth seven times, and riseth up again: but the wicked shall fall into mischief.

Jeremiah 32:27-35 King James Version (KJV)

27 Behold, I am the Lord, the God of all flesh: is there any thing too hard for me?

Luke 1:37 King James Version (KJV)

37 For with God nothing shall be impossible.

Proverbs 3:5-6 King James Version (KJV)

5 Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

6 In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.

Matthew 28:20 King James Version (KJV)

20 Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen

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Modest Fashion| 2 Black Dress 6 Looks (Outfits 2+3)

Modesty is not just limited to dress. I hope to explore the other themes that interlink with modesty such as economy.

“In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety; not with broided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array;”  1 Timothy 2:9 

God has instructed that we are not to spend too much on our apparel. I must me honest although I do not spend loads of money on clothes, but I would like to have some high-end bags. I need to pray about this.

When shopping for clothes you want to ensure that your clothes are durable. Sometimes spending a little more is not a bad idea on clothes as it will last. However, you can find cheap clothes that are just as durable as other brands.  In being frugal with spending money we can use the extra funds to help another cause.

“In the professed Christian world enough is expended for jewels and needlessly expensive dress to feed all the hungry and to clothe the naked. Fashion and display absorb the means that might comfort the poor and the suffering. They rob the world of the gospel of the Saviour's love.”- White, 1905

For this series (4 parts) I will be creating 6 outfit ideas with 2 dresses. 

The Outfits

Outfit one: 

Dress: H&M (Similar here and here)

Scarf: Old (Similar Here )

Boots: Tu at Sainsbury Similar here, here and here)

Outfit two:
Cardigan:  M&S (Similar here and here)
Shoes: Primark (Similar here and here)

In the comments below let me know how you economise your clothing?

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Verses About the Sabbath

In previous post I outlined what and when  the sabbath is as well as why the day of worship for Christians is typically on Sunday and not Saturday. In this post I will outline some scriptures that point to the true Sabbath (Saturday). I do not intent to give any illustration or elaboration on the texts shared, but rather encourage you to look at these verses for yourself. I hope you are blessed. Please in the comments below tell me which verse most stood out to you and why?

Genesis 2:2-3 King James Version (KJV)

2 And on the seventh day God ended his work which he had made; and he rested on the seventh day from all his work which he had made.

3 And God blessed the seventh day, and sanctified it: because that in it he had rested from all his work which God created and made.

Exodus 16:22-30  King James Version (KJV)

22 And it came to pass, that on the sixth day they gathered twice as much bread, two omers for one man: and all the rulers of the congregation came and told Moses.

23 And he said unto them, This is that which the Lord hath said, To morrow is the rest of the holy sabbath unto the Lord: bake that which ye will bake to day, and seethe that ye will seethe; and that which remaineth over lay up for you to be kept until the morning.

24 And they laid it up till the morning, as Moses bade: and it did not stink, neither was there any worm therein.

25 And Moses said, Eat that to day; for to day is a sabbath unto the Lord: to day ye shall not find it in the field.

26 Six days ye shall gather it; but on the seventh day, which is the sabbath, in it there shall be none.

27 And it came to pass, that there went out some of the people on the seventh day for to gather, and they found none.

28 And the Lord said unto Moses, How long refuse ye to keep my commandments and my laws?

29 See, for that the Lord hath given you the sabbath, therefore he giveth you on the sixth day the bread of two days; abide ye every man in his place, let no man go out of his place on the seventh day.

30 So the people rested on the seventh day.

Exodus 20:8-11 King James Version (KJV)

8 Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy.

9 Six days shalt thou labour, and do all thy work:

10 But the seventh day is the sabbath of the Lord thy God: in it thou shalt not do any work, thou, nor thy son, nor thy daughter, thy manservant, nor thy maidservant, nor thy cattle, nor thy stranger that is within thy gates:

11 For in six days the Lord made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that in them is, and rested the seventh day: wherefore the Lord blessed the sabbath day, and hallowed it.

Isaiah 58:13-14 King James Version (KJV)

13 If thou turn away thy foot from the sabbath, from doing thy pleasure on my holy day; and call the sabbath a delight, the holy of the Lord, honourable; and shalt honour him, not doing thine own ways, nor finding thine own pleasure, nor speaking thine own words:

14 Then shalt thou delight thyself in the Lord; and I will cause thee to ride upon the high places of the earth, and feed thee with the heritage of Jacob thy father: for the mouth of the Lord hath spoken it.

Isaiah 66:23 King James Version (KJV)

23 And it shall come to pass, that from one new moon to another, and from one sabbath to another, shall all flesh come to worship before me, saith the Lord.

Matthew 5:17-19 King James Version (KJV)

17 Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil.

18 For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled.

19 Whosoever therefore shall break one of these least commandments, and shall teach men so, he shall be called the least in the kingdom of heaven: but whosoever shall do and teach them, the same shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven.

Luke 23:55-56 King James Version (KJV)

55 And the women also, which came with him from Galilee, followed after, and beheld the sepulchre, and how his body was laid.

56 And they returned, and prepared spices and ointments; and rested the sabbath day according to the commandment.

Matthew 24:20 King James Version (KJV)

20 But pray ye that your flight be not in the winter, neither on the sabbath day

Revelation 1:10  King James Version (KJV)

10 I was in the Spirit on the Lord's day, and heard behind me a great voice, as of a trumpet,

 Happy Sabbath. Please share this post and comment below. 

Which verse most sticks out to you?

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Hymns of Encouragement

In this post I will be sharing with you three hymns of encouragement.

There may be times when you are finding it difficult to read your Bible to find encouragement another way to feel encouraged is through song.

In the comments below let me know which hymn you like the best and any other hymns you listen to feel encouraged.

God will take care of you

Be not dismayed whate’er betide,
God will take care of you;
Beneath His wings of love abide,
God will take care of you.

Refrain:
God will take care of you,
Through every day, o’er all the way;
He will take care of you,
God will take care of you.

Through days of toil when heart doth fail,
God will take care of you;
When dangers fierce your path assail,
God will take care of you.

All you may need He will provide,
God will take care of you;
Nothing you ask will be denied,
God will take care of you.

No matter what may be the test,
God will take care of you;
Lean, weary one, upon His breast,
God will take care of you.

It is Well with my Soul

When peace like a river, attendeth my way,
When sorrows like sea billows roll
Whatever my lot, thou hast taught me to say

It is well, it is well, with my soul

It is well
With my soul
It is well, it is well with my soul

Though Satan should buffet, though trials should come,
Let this blest assurance control,
That Christ has regarded my helpless estate,
And hath shed His own blood for my soul

It is well (it is well)
With my soul (with my soul)
It is well, it is well with my soul

My sin, oh, the bliss of this glorious thought
My sin, not in part but the whole,
Is nailed to the cross, and I bear it no more,
Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, o my soul

It is well (it is well)
With my soul (with my soul)
It is well, it is well with my soul

It is well (it is well)
With my soul (with my soul)
It is well, it is well with my soul

My Faith Looks Up to Thee

My faith looks up to Thee,
Thou Lamb of Calvary,
Savior divine!
Now hear me while I pray,
Take all my guilt away,
Oh, let me from this day
Be wholly Thine!

May Thy rich grace impart
Strength to my fainting heart,
My zeal inspire!
As Thou hast died for me,
Oh, may my love to Thee
Pure, warm, and changeless be,
A living fire!

While life’s dark maze I tread,
And griefs around me spread,
Be Thou my guide;
Bid darkness turn to day,
Wipe sorrow’s tears away,
Nor let me ever stray
From Thee aside.

When ends life’s transient dream,
When death’s cold, sullen stream
Shall o’er me roll;
Blest Savior, then in love,
Fear and distrust remove;
Oh, bear me safe above,
A ransomed soul!

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