America Archives - Christi Gee

3 Lessons from ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ + a Quiz!

This classic film resonates on so many levels, but I believe one of the deepest is the need to know you’ve made a difference and the power of those IN your life to encourage you back from the cliff. Above all the noise in the world, people just want to know their life matters. And we hold the power to help others see just how much.

How much do you remember about the movie? Why do you think it resonates? What do we learn? Answers AND a fun quiz! Discover which type of ENCOURAGER you are.

If you promise a TEXAN a snowfall …

In the style of "If you give a Mouse a Cookie," this post considers how Texans respond to snow. Inspired by the great snow of Dec. 2017

Bare shelves at HEB, shorts with boots, Bluebell, and the kindness of a stranger. Yep, it’s Texas. In the style of “If You Give a Mouse a Cookie” and inspired by watching my beloved home state anticipate a snow dusting.

When the dehumanizing brings out the humanity #Harvey

Because when tragedy strikes, we all come face to face with our own fragile nature and vulnerability. All lives matter. All lives are worth saving. All humanity is worth dignifying. Hurricane Harvey

After months of watching our nation treat each other like a label or a political philosophy or a pre-existing condition— anything but a fellow human — we’re watching the humanity resurface.

How to talk to your kids about Charlottesville and other tragedies (with a biblical worldview)

What do you say to your kids about the chaos of our times like Charlottesville, North Korea, Orlando, Paris, and others? You certainly can't ignore it and hope they don't hear about it. Here's a curated list of things to do and not to do, biblical worldview thoughts, and a few resources to help!

What do you say to your kids about the chaos of our times? You certainly can’t ignore it and hope they don’t hear about it. Here’s a curated list of things to do and not to do, biblical worldview thoughts, and a few resources to help!

Your light was MADE for this darkness, Christian

Our world is overflowing with violence, evil, and darkness. It's the perfect time for Christians to shine their light. The stage has been set for Christ’s followers to step up and show we choose LOVE and LIGHT and LIFE, against the backdrop of despair and darkness and death. Find hope, encouragement, and inspiration to keep shining from Scripture and biblical wisdom.

The stage has been set for Christ’s followers to step up and show we choose LOVE and LIGHT and LIFE, against the backdrop of despair and darkness and death.

Stone wall & Revival: What happened when Nehemiah prayed

You are invited to a national prayer war room. Nehemiah led a building campaign that launched a remnant’s revival. One praying person makes a difference.

God’s Sovereignty Vetoes a Nation’s Idolatry

We can live fearlessly because the future is not up for grabs; and the past and present proclaim God is never out of options.

If demons held a national convention: what they want kept secret

In a style that reflects the Screwtape Letters, explore how the enemy of Christians might use American politics to distract and neutralize believers. Sometimes fiction can open our eyes to see reality more clearly.

Declaration of Independence from American Political Angst

Are you tired of the fear & anxiety the U.S. election 2016 is producing? This declaration of independence from American politics offers a Scripture-based perspective and 11 Bible verses that bring hope and encouragement for Christians who are feeling like aliens in exile.

Are you tired of the tyranny of fear and anxiety being dumped on American Christians like a harbor full of toxic tea? Maybe you need this pledge of allegiance and 11 Scriptures.