Walking with God, Digesting Scripture and Pointing Others to Grow Deeper in their Faith
The every man for himself outlook in life leaves one disappointed, lonely and lacking. We were made to be on this earth together. The one who only looks out for themselves is distasteful to others. Nobody thinks selfishness is good. We discover a beauty we didn't even know existed when we step away from ourselves... Continue Reading →
These are Elijah's words, Elijah's prayer in a dire situation. Israel had turned to Baal. Elijah found himself in front of two altars. One to Baal and one to Yahweh. Amazing Elijah put himself in this situation, he set this up,; he asked for this! In great faith he had the people spill water over... Continue Reading →
Suffering - Endurance - Character - Hope - Rejoicing How? God! We cannot survive suffering here in this world without God. There's a huge difference in the suffering of God's people and the people who do not follow God. When God's people suffer, we turn to Him. We give it to God. We lean on... Continue Reading →
Recently my husband and I considered selling a rental property we have. The market is good for the seller right now, but when we considered what we'd make on the house now and what it will provide for us when we have it paid off, the decision was clear! We should keep it and suffer... Continue Reading →
Sometimes all I need to do is ask. God lies in waiting for us to connect to Him. His leadership is like no other! He leads in gentleness, not through force. And when we respond to His leadership He even walks with us! There is no better leader! Nobody else is more worthy of our... 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 →
This verse has some variations of the word correction featured here in the HCSB. Other translations say, life-giving rebuke or reproof. Rebuke sounds so much harsher than the word correction. What we do with correction/discipline determines where we land in life. I can be at home and comfortable among the wise or not. I'm sure... Continue Reading →
What a terrifying thing to read as many struggle with perfectionism today. Some have panic attacks and have to take medication to calm perfectionistic nerves.It's a sad way to live our lives, always trying to be perfect.This verse comes from one of the richest chapters of the Bible that holds lots of Jesus ' teaching,... Continue Reading →
Born again, but this time reborn into freedom from sin and death. Our first birth we arrive here with a desire to sin. We are selfish people. When we see someone who carries the hope of the resurrection, the ultimate triumph over evil, the risen Lord living in their lives we are perplexed. We are... Continue Reading →
