Author page: Darla Colinet

Faith Struggles and Strengthening, Gratefulness, Relationships, Uncertainty in Transitions of Life

What Does it Mean to Follow Jesus?

Have you ever bought into someone offering you a new theory or quick fix? They profess that if you believe and follow their plans, you can experience their results. Unfortunately, some of us follow them blindly only to discover their theories or promises are deceptive, unsustainable, and even harmful.

continue reading

Faith Struggles and Strengthening, Gratefulness, Love, Struggles

Our Savior and the Kingdom of Heaven

Have you ever wondered if Jesus knew how his life would unfold once he started sharing the gospel? From the start people’s ideas of how the Messiah would fulfill scripture was twisted. The Jewish people, God’s chosen people, believed the promised Messiah would come to save them from the oppression of Earthly kings in a military style. They assumed their…

continue reading

Perfectionism, Struggles

Is Swankles a Word?

The Oxford Dictionary editors add approximately 1000 words a year. The evolution of technology and the words the new generations create will continue to expand our vocabulary. However, just because I have had a few more birthdays does not mean I have lost my creativity. My mother had a large vocabulary, and she loved to teach me big words which…

continue reading