Walking with God, Digesting Scripture and Pointing Others to Grow Deeper in their Faith
I remember the first time I confessed. I realized I was born into sin and I was separated from God the minute I chose my own way. We call this original sin. Who knows at what moment I first chose myself over God? Probably as a toddler not willing to share my toys or hollering... Continue Reading →
This is important. God does not tempt us to sin and God is not tempted to sin. God knows the full extent of temptation. It's the strongest who resist. The weak give in. I've heard some blame God for certain things. The sins of mankind aren't God's fault at all. God does tempt us, but... Continue Reading →
When I was in seminary I asked me home church pastor what advice he'd give a young person like me headed into ministry. He said, "Never listen to the praise of men." That has stuck with me through the years. We can certainly become hypnotized by the approval of mankind. We like to hear compliments. ... Continue Reading →
How can we have assurance about something that's not happened? How can we feel conviction about what we cannot see? Hope is something we all long for. Some days hope abounds and other days I sense it's faded away. Faith, how do I even explain what I know deep inside? I didn't carry this with... Continue Reading →
One who loves his or her neighbor wishes no harm upon them and this love means no laws are broken between neighbors. Here's the verses that precede this one: "For the commandments, "You shall not commit adultery, You shall not murder, You shall not steal, You shall not covet," and any other commandment, are summed... Continue Reading →
Commentators are not in sync when it comes to the meaning behind this one. Jesus is speaking to his disciples regarding the Pharisees; they were hypocrites. We've all known them. Probably we've seen many of them fall flat on their faces. Some march on in life thinking they have it made and that no one... Continue Reading →
Maybe good words are what's needed to fight anxiety? What's a good word? Is it a flattering compliment? A positive thought? Someone sending thoughts and prayers our way? I propose the best good words come from the Bible. I remember seeing someone's anxiety fade as they read a verse in the Bible recently. We get... Continue Reading →
My husband and I recently set out on a road trip to visit several local potters to see their fall creations in Seagrove, NC. One man we visited, Matthew Kelly, I had watched build his own giant kiln by himself as he posted pics and progress on social media. I was struck by the beauty... Continue Reading →
Today I gave my cat back to God. It hurts. He was a good boy. He listened and obeyed. He loved food and petting him while he was eating was his favorite! He was a bit overweight most of his life but in the past 2 years he lost everything but his skin and bones.... Continue Reading →
