Here are a few resources for your faith and reflections. May they bless you too. With love and prayers from your librarian, JSW.

I have been thinking about the forbidden fruit tree in the garden of Eden, described in the book of Genesis. Today, what is the forbidden fruit tree in a Christian’s life that is also located nearby and easy to reach out for and take a bite of?

As the world has been reporting about Queen Elizabeth’s passing and funeral services, I came across these messages by Christian groups that you may find enjoyable to read, hear and reflect on. I was also touched by these two pictures that I came across.

We will be resuming back to praying together using the MIP prayer sheet. Our last prayer sheet was on 6/22/22 and according to my notebook log, the prayer theme was “God is Our Joy.” Wow that’s my new word of the year too! My new year follows the academic calendar just like the schools. I’ve prayed and sought the Holy Spirit about my word throughout the summer, and the word is JOY! The bible verse given to me for my word is from the book of Zephaniah.

Zephaniah 3:17 (AMP) – The Lord your God is in your midst, A Warrior who saves.
He will rejoice over you with joy;
He will be quiet in His love [making no mention of your past sins], He will rejoice over you with shouts of joy.

Depression and anxieties are extremely high in the Gen Z generation. Sometimes I get a little judgmental and wonder why they can’t seem to handle as much as we did as Gen Xers. And I’m sure I’m not the only Gen X parent, Boomer grandparent who have thought the same about the Gen Zers.

I hope these resources can help you and please also pray about these serious dangers on our youth as you read these news articles. Thank you for caring and praying. With love and prayers from your librarian.