Why is there a fig tree in the vineyard?

Fig trees and vineyards are used symbolically and literally throughout scripture. But several months ago, a passage of scripture including both plants caught my attention, and I haven’t been able to get away from it! I have researched and found out some very interesting things about fig trees and vineyards. I want to share those …

Bearing Burdens

They come in all shapes and sizes, but every one of us have burdens to bear. Sometimes we long to help bear the burdens of others but we get so consumed with our own heaviness that we sit down and not fulfil the law of Christ-His love, forbearance, compassion. God’s Word instructs us to help …

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A few thoughts from Christ’s betrayal, crucifixion, and resurrection…

It never ceases to amaze me. The Lord can use a Bible story you have read a hundred times, and speak to you differently every time you read it. Here are some fresh thoughts I gleaned from His resurrection story this year… Even after an angel appears, keep praying. (Luke 22:43-44) While Christ was praying …

Life is Always Greater than Death: Choose Life

Warning: Today’s blog post is about a sensitive, but hot topic right now. Because it is such a “trigger” issue, I am going to leave opinion out of it (although I have a strong one) and simply tell you what God has to say about the matter of abortion. One of the ways the devil …

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.

I don’t know who needs to hear this, but…

The Church family you married into, were born into, or have recently joined – IS YOUR CHURCH FAMILY! Listen, I’ve been there. My husband grew up at Bible Baptist Church. His family joined when he was 2. The pastor and Church members watched him grow up. They saw parts of his life I didn’t get …

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 …