There are times in our lives when we just feel beaten down. Weary from the trials in this life. Or, perhaps, maybe you have allowed yourself to grow cold to the things of God. (Or to the people of God!) There is good news. His mercy, compassion, and faithfulness is new every morning. Each day …
Looking back to move ahead
16 At my first answer no man stood with me, but all men forsook me: I pray God that it may not be laid to their charge. 17 Notwithstanding the Lord stood with me, and strengthened me; that by me the preaching might be fully known, and that all the Gentiles might hear: and I …
A study on sheep and shepherds
So many times in God’s word we are referred to as sheep and He is our good shepherd. We all can visualize what that relationship looks like. We are the ones who need the shepherd’s constant guidance and care. But I wanted to really study out a sheep. What are their characteristics? And I also …
When Jesus knows we need reassurance
We are human. Being a Christian does not make us exempt from times of frustration, fear, uncertainty and sadness. The beauty, however, of experiencing these emotions while also having faith in God, is that he will speak to us and reassure us all is well. (We must listen for, seek out and recognize his voice!) …
Lukewarm Christianity in a Hot and Cold World
I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot: I would thou wert cold or hot. So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spue thee out of my mouth. Revelation 3:15-16 What are you passionate/on fire about? Perhaps you are passionate about politics. Easy to be that …
It’s just not enough
Then shall ye begin to say, We have eaten and drunk in thy presence, and thou hast taught in our streets. But he shall say, I tell you, I know you not whence ye are; depart from me, all ye workers of iniquity. Luke 13:26-27 Almost 18 years ago I began to realize some things …