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 …
From a pillow to a pillar
Well, it was in this very place, without complaint, sleeping on a pillow of stones, that Jacob received a vision and promise from the Lord himself
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 …
The power of the Holy Spirit to give us the words to say
When the Holy Ghost (or the Holy Spirit) moves in, everything changes! He brings life. He brings joy!
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 …
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 …