Faith Essentials

  I have always had a passion for interior design. For a long time, I was drawn to modern, trendy styles, viewing traditional designs as outdated and from another era. However, as I have matured, I have developed a genuine appreciation for classic design. I now enjoy pairing traditional pieces with more contemporary styles. These classic items from the past have proven to be timeless; while they were stunning in their own era, they remain relevant and complement modern designs.   I once felt similarly about the Bible. I believed it was relevant only to the time period in which it was written. While I thought we could draw examples from it, I assumed we lived in a completely different world.   However, the more familiar I became with the Bible, the more I realized how timeless its message is. God uses the messages of scripture to relate to our stories today, making them relevant in the present. He connects the past with our current circumstances, speaks to us about our pre...