A Little Bit Of Me | Lifestyle Blog by Charnita Fance

I've always been a little unsure about the Holy Spirit. God the Father? I get that. Jesus? He feels like a close friend. But the Holy Spirit often felt like a mystery, a concept I couldn't quite grasp. It seemed like everyone else had these amazing stories and experiences, while I was just… confused. If you've ever felt that way, like you're missing a piece of the puzzle in your faith, then I think I've found something that could help us both. I recently went through "The God You Need to Know" Bible study by Margaret Feinberg, and it completely shifted my perspective. This isn't your typical, complex theological deep dive. Instead, it’s a warm and welcoming journey to genuinely get to know the Holy Spirit. Margaret makes it feel less like a lecture and more like a conversation with a wise friend who’s excited to share something incredible with you. She takes you back to the Old Testament, showing that the Spirit has been active and present from the ...

That familiar tingling in my fingers started again, then the dull ache in my wrist that shot up my forearm. For anyone who spends their days typing, you know what I'm talking about. My carpal tunnel pain was getting worse, making my job a real pain—literally. My standard, flat keyboard forced my hands into an unnatural position, and by the end of the day, my thumbs and wrists were screaming. I knew I had to find a better way to work if I wanted to keep typing without pain. Source: Wikimedia Commons I started looking into ergonomic keyboards and quickly went down the rabbit hole of split designs. The idea seemed a little strange at first, a keyboard split into two halves. But the more I read, the more it made sense. These keyboards are designed to match the natural position of your hands and arms, not force them into a cramped, straight line. After trying one, I can honestly say it has made a huge difference. The relief was almost immediate (although, I still do have pain here and ...

I love reading the Bible, but I can admit that sometimes I get lost in the details. It's easy to see the individual books as separate stories instead of one continuous narrative. I've often wanted a guide that connects all the dots, and that's exactly what I found in The Story of God and Us by Jonathan Murphy. The first thing I noticed was the eye-catching cover, but what I found inside was even better. This book presents God's grand narrative in a way that is clear, engaging, and deeply personal, showing how we are all an important part of it. Who is Jonathan Murphy? The Author Behind the Story Before diving into the book, it helps to know the author. The Jonathan Murphy author credit belongs to the senior pastor of Stonebriar Community Church and a professor at the respected Dallas Theological Seminary . This isn't just someone with a theory; he dedicates his life to teaching the Bible. His experience as a pastor comes through in his writing. He’s not just ...

I wasn't planning on it. One minute my life was moving along a predictable path, and the next, I was the proud, terrified parent of a tiny, 6-week-old rescued kitten named Micah. The decision was instant, but the aftermath was a slow-motion explosion that rearranged my entire existence. I had no idea that this little ball of fluff would completely turn my world upside down, forcing me to confront my routines, my home, and even my own schedule in ways I never anticipated. It all started on July 5th, and since that day, nothing has been the same. The initial days were a blur of chaos and exhaustion. My life, as I knew it, was over. The freedom I once had to come and go as I pleased vanished. Suddenly, my schedule revolved around this tiny creature who depended on me for everything. It was a massive adjustment, and frankly, I felt like I was failing at everything. My house was a disaster, I was behind on work, and sleep became a luxury I couldn't afford. But what started as a...