Have you ever said these words? Perhaps not the exact phrase, but maybe you have left Church discouraged. Feeling as though “The Lord just didn’t speak to your heart”. Believe it or not, this is one of the top reasons, why people leave a Church.1 They feel as though the preaching just isn’t relevant to …
Stop your worrying!
3 If the clouds be full of rain, they empty themselves upon the earth: and if the tree fall toward the south, or toward the north, in the place where the tree falleth, there it shall be. 4 He that observeth the wind shall not sow; and he that regardeth the clouds shall not reap. …
A bed, a table, a stool, and a candlestick
Hospitality, Part 1 Today I want to take a look at two women in the Bible who are an example to me in a certain area of my life: The area of hospitality. The first woman is found in 2 Kings chapter 4: And it fell on a day, that Elisha passed to Shunem, where …
Build well!
Whether you are just starting to build your family, or you are an empty nester, this is for you! A quick reminder that there are three Biblical principles to be certain of when considering your home. Whosoever cometh to me, and heareth my sayings, and doeth them, I will shew you to whom he is …
What kind of fruit are you bearing?
When we have rottenness in our hearts, we will produce rotten fruit. The words that come out of us will be mean. The attitude we portray to others will be unpleasant. Our actions will not reflect the life of Christ when we harbor sinfulness in our hearts. Have you purged/pruned the fruit tree that is your heart lately?
Pause and Ponder
Whether it’s online, in person, or in a text message conversation, it always pays off in the end if you pause and ponder before replying! There is some advice and instruction given to us in scripture about this very thing.
Little arrows and olive trees
As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man; so are children of the youth. Psalm 127:4 Thy wife shall be as a fruitful vine by the sides of thine house: thy children like olive plants round about thy table. Psalm 128:3 The Bible is full of symbolism and illustrations. I love to research …
Who hindered your walk with God?
The truth is, it is not things that affect our walk with God. Our relationship with him is not dependent on external circumstances.
The power of a praying friend
What could we accomplish if we simply prayed for 5 extra minutes a day? And not just 5 extra minutes of prayer for ourselves, but praying for our friends?
How do I pray in uncertain times?
How do you look at prayer? Is it a constant state of thought for you? Do you talk to God throughout the day, or do you feel you need to be more in depth and intentional in your prayer time? Are your requests to God long-winded, or do you seek his hand quickly in the …