I recently taught a Bible Study at our Church about the temple, or the Lord’s house which Solomon built in 1 & 2 Chronicles. He was determined to build it the way his father David, and ultimately the way God wanted it to be built. We should have the same desire for our houses. Oh …
Back to the Basics…Part 2: Why go to Church?
Throughout the Bible, Old Testament to New Testament, people have gathered to worship God. So in the time period we are living in now, is it still relevant for us to go to Church? Why do we attend Church in the first place? Let’s talk about it! Why go to Church? The Church and the …
Back to the Basics…Part 1: Why do we pray?
Maybe you’re a new Christian, or simply just curious where the “tradition” of praying started. Why do we pray a blessing for our food? Why do we pray when a loved one is sick? Let’s talk about it! Why do we pray?
What makes you happy?
We all have different likes, desires, and things that make us “tick”. What one person loves, another might dislike completely. God made us all different, and that is a good thing. It takes all kinds of people to accomplish things for God’s Kingdom! For just a moment today, I want you to think about what …
Bitterness … a dangerous fruit.
(A lovely young lady at our Church named Haylie Still wrote this, and I knew I had to share it with you all. I pray it touches your heart like it did mine!) In our own lives we experience disappointment, difficulties, heartbreaks, etc. If we aren’t careful these things can lead to a nasty thing …
Inspiration from Jesus’ cousin, John
Most of us are acquainted with the first and second chapters of the book of Luke. We hear much about them, especially this time of the year. The account of Jesus’ miraculous conception and birth is recorded in these chapters. I also love to read the story of his cousin John. His conception, too, was …
I want to be an Anna
Who is Anna? You may be asking this question. In fact, you may have read this blog post purely out of curiosity. Anna is not a Bible character you hear much about. In fact, her name only appears once in the book of Luke. So why is she someone I desire to emulate? Let’s take …
Strong and Without Fainting…
I had fainted, unless I had believed to see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living. Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD. Psalm 27:13-14 There is so much evil in the world. So much sadness. It’s enough …
He loves us anyway!
The priests said not, Where is the LORD? and they that handle the law knew me not: the pastors also transgressed against me, and the prophets prophesied by Baal, and walked after things that do not profit. Wherefore I will yet plead with you, saith the LORD, and with your children’s children will I plead. …