So many historical truths from Scripture can be used in application to grow our lives today. In this blog post we will take a look at 7 trees in the Bible. See you can identify with any of these “tree” characteristics. A Sweet Tree And he cried unto the LORD; and the LORD shewed him …
Everybody wants to be Titus 2:4, but nobody wants to be 1 Peter 5:5
I dare say most of us are familiar with the Titus 2 passage about how the aged women are to be the example and teacher of younger women. And it is a privilege to be in the position to be that example. But in order to be a teacher of good things, you must also …
A cautionary message about a calloused heart
Grab your Bible and turn to Mark 3. This study will reference several verses in this passage, and it will be easier to follow along if you have it in front of you. (This was supposed to be our most recent Ladies Bible Study topic, but due to hurricane Idalia, and my being under the …
Why I chose Jesus
According to Google, there are over 4,000 different religions in the world today. You talk about options! You can choose to worship and believe in everything from yourself, to a statue, to an animal – your options are endless. So knowing all this, why would someone choose to believe and accept Jesus as their savior? …
Nevertheless…
Aren’t you glad that our God is a God of “however”s, and “but”s, and “also”s? For example, look at Romans 5:7-8- “For scarcely for a righteous man will one die: yet peradventure for a good man some would even dare to die. But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet …
Knocked down… but still rooted.
My friend has this oak tree on her property that fell down years ago. I noticed the other day when I drove past it, that there are dozens of new little trees sprouting up on it. (Click here to see the picture, if it hasn’t loaded automatically: http://keepersofheartandhome.com/knocked-down-but-still-rooted/ ) It was amazing to me that …
What do you do when you realize your walk doesn’t match your talk?
Well, I will tell you first what you DON’T do. You DON’T sit down and give up! This is exactly what Satan wants you to think should happen. He wants you to believe you are no good and not useful for the cause of Christ anymore. Don’t buy that pack of lies. Let’s take a …
Haven’t heard from God lately? Here are some possible reasons why…
Let me start by saying there is no “perfect Christian”. We strive to be as close to God as we can, but we all fail. We mess up. Thank God he is a forgiving, patient God. There is none righteous, no not one. No matter how ‘good’ we perceive others to be, everyone has to …
The Keys to a Successful Christian Life
We all want to be good at what we do in life! We want to be a good friend. We want to be a good Mom, Sister, Daughter, and the list goes on! But when it comes down to it, what we do for Christ is what will last. The things we do in the …
A Beginner’s Guide to Reading the Bible
The Bible. God’s word. The authority upon which we base our faith and way of life after salvation. This blog post is intended to be a super basic overview of where to begin with reading and studying it. Spending time in the Bible is essential for having a close spiritual relationship with God. It will …