I was the fifth child of seven born to my parents. I was the fourth of six girls. Here's where most people say, "Your poor father!" My parents had a significant age gap between them; my dad was fifty-years-old when I was born. By the time I was two months old, my brother died from… Continue reading God is not ashamed to be our God
Author: stephaniepavlantos
I'm Stephanie, a wife, mother, sister, and daughter, who loves my family, friends, and church. I am a passionate teacher of God's Word as well as a student. You might say I'm an amateur scholar and student of Greek and Hebrew. I love to learn and pass on to others what the Lord teaches me.
The Gift of Gab
A few years ago, my doctor did some genetic testing to find out why certain things were happening inside me. It was nothing serious but could become a problem if not stopped. In addition to finding out about a few enzymes I was missing, I also found out I am 71% Irish/English. My great-grandfather came… Continue reading The Gift of Gab
God’s Favorite Christmas
Who doesn’t love Christmas and the memories it brings?As you think of your favorite Christmas, what makes it memorable for you? Was it where you spent it, who you spent it with, or the gift you received? Maybe it was unforgettable because of the gift you gave to someone special. My favorite Christmas was the… Continue reading God’s Favorite Christmas
The Mountains
The cold crisp air took my breath away as we climbed higher and higher. The white caps, blue water, and evergreens made my pictures look as though I was a professional photographer. The view from my camera warmed my heart as I thanked my Creator for the landscape. As my finger… Continue reading The Mountains
Is Yoga for Christians?
There are a lot of people doing yoga these days. But is yoga for Bible-believing followers of Christ? I can't speak for you nor would I try to tell you what to do. However, I would like to explain what I believe and have experienced. We live in a world with two dimensions, physical and… Continue reading Is Yoga for Christians?
Living out the Sabbath (Shabbat)
Fellow blogger Carole Sparks wrote "Sabbathing: Is that a word?" on her blog Not About Me. She brought up a lot of good points in that post as well as her follow up post. You can read it here. As I read her post, it made me think of my time in Israel and celebrating a Shabbat… Continue reading Living out the Sabbath (Shabbat)
Hope
Through it all, we have a Father and Savior who stick by our side.
