I learned years ago that when I counteract evil with evil everything escalates. It’s takes a strong person to stop this process. There was a girl who seemed to hate me in high school. I’d never had a conversation with her but I heard she was saying some terrible things about me. She rode the... Continue Reading →
Devotional Thoughts: Justice
Yes, God is just. God is the ultimate ruler and none of us are able to stand up to God. Justice rolling down like waters, a gushing force we cannot control. God will eventually make it all right. Justice will happen but it won’t happen in our earthly life. Some things we will see while... Continue Reading →
Devotional Thoughts: Heavy Laden
I haven’t quite figured this one out yet. In one sense I have experienced God providing for me especially in times of trouble. God gives me incredible strength to carry on! I’m not going to lie, I feel very tired and almost burned out sometimes. I burn my candle at both ends and just keep... Continue Reading →
Devotional Thoughts: How Working Out our Salvation Brings Great Joy
English Standard Version Here's a verse that can cause a good bit of discussion for us! Believer, I know you know salvation is FREE through grace, but what about verses like this one where we are to work out our salvation with fear and trembling? Is our salvation contingent upon our works? The way this... Continue Reading →
Devotional Thoughts: Friends Love and Brothers Divide
Funny how the only available images to share on my Bible app for this verse only include the first part, “a friend loves at all times.” It’s human nature for us to cling to certain things and ignore other things that are said in God’s Word. I’m blessed to have the kind of friends who... Continue Reading →
My Wayward Chicken
While doing housework the other day I glanced outside and saw something of concern. One of my chickens was on the other side of my fence, outside the lines of safety. I live downtown so her greatest danger might be a car or a loose dog. We’d been letting them out to have more time... Continue Reading →
Devotional Thoughts: NEW!
It’s New Years Day. Welcome 2021! We’re ready for newness. We’re weary of the old that’s weighed us down in 2020. GOOD NEWS!!! There’s a much greater newness than just passing through the new year! The moment I gave myself to God I transformed, I morphed, I mutated, I converted, I remodeled, I revolutionized into... Continue Reading →
Devotional Thoughts: Feeling Lost?
I hate being lost! For me it’s a feeling of the unknown, of possible oncoming danger and insecurity. We all have stories before we had navigation systems of driving around trying to find our way. I even recall arguments in the car over which way we should go next while we were on vacation in... Continue Reading →
Devotional Thoughts: Real Love Rebukes
If I don’t love you enough to endure the discomfort of venturing into difficult conversations I’m not sure I love you at all. Proverbs is so full of timeless wisdom that never goes out of style! It’s stood the test of time and is reliable for us to apply to our lives. Nobody enjoys rebuke... Continue Reading →
Devotional Thoughts: All Things for God’s Glory
A Christian should have a higher standard of work ethic because of this command from Paul. What I do, no matter how small the task, can be done for God. If I view my daily tasks and job in this way my heart and attitude changes. I’m no longer bound to anyone but God. When... Continue Reading →