Walking with God, Digesting Scripture and Pointing Others to Grow Deeper in their Faith
Maybe you’ve felt discouraged in these times of uncertainty? Discouraged by trying to figure out what’s true and what’s not? Discouraged by the behaviors of some people you trusted to be nice people who have lashed out on social media and handed you even more discouragement? If we don’t have something nice to say maybe... Continue Reading →
Trials & Joy! What in the world? Here's another irony God blesses us with! We generally do not consider a trial a joy until it's over and done. I can be a whiny brat in the midst of trials. A few years ago I was whining about my youngest daughter having to get medical care... Continue Reading →
I just had a conversation with one of my fosters who is now an adult about how when life seems overwhelming the Bible teaches us to just focus on today, not tomorrow. The worries of tomorrow can overwhelm us and even paralyze us. Sometimes we can only do the best we can today to press... Continue Reading →
This might be one of the most radical teachings of Jesus that goes against our human nature. I've heard Christian missionaries in Muslim territories share it was this teaching of Jesus that sparked someone's faith journey towards giving one's life over to God! You may have heard this verse expressed even more clearly in these... Continue Reading →
I find myself living out the second greatest commandment given to us by Jesus in new ways. We are to love our neighbor as ourselves. This gets fleshed out in many ways, but the most common way I find myself loving my neighbors these days is by wearing a mask. Mask wearing shows respect and... Continue Reading →
Oh how different our world would be if we could all get this one right! Jesus uttered this profound statement in the midst of Pharisees trying to trick him. The question came is verse 36 asking which is the greatest commandment. These two things Jesus answers cover everything. I cannot hate someone if I love... Continue Reading →
God is seen in peace. When I work for peace others can see who God is. There’s nothing peaceful about humanity. We are sinful creatures of dissonance. It’s only when I surrender myself to God that I can experience peace and holiness, gifts from God. My human nature goes against peace and holiness. I am... Continue Reading →
We are to live one another as Jesus loved us. How do we do this? How did Jesus love? Jesus Elevated the Outcast, the Oppressed. Jesus noticed the outcast. Not only did Jesus notice them but He healed them. Jesus touched them. I think of the leper, the blind, the paralytic; they all were overlooked... Continue Reading →
What's flowing out of our hearts? Who are we really? When tough moments arise, how we respond is a reflection of our hearts and souls. Many toxic hearts are spewing poison. Unbridled tongues cause damage, division and discouragement. Only the brave ask God to examine their hearts! Those who do not believe and some who... Continue Reading →
There's a call to worship and bow down. God is calling all peoples towards Himself. The call is Love, Healing, Freedom! Nature has answered the call and proclaims God's beauty all over the earth. Join believers all over the world, God's great army in unison of heart and mind and worship. Worship is our response... Continue Reading →
