If a murder came to you and asked you to follow him, because God told him to lead you out of captivity, would you do it? You would at least think twice about it, but this is exactly the situation the Israelites find themselves in in Exodus (Exodus 4:18-31). This week, I have been reading… Continue reading Journey through Exodus
An old Amish saying states “ Trade expectation for appreciation and the world changes instantly”. This saying made me think of the verse in 1 Corinthians 15 that says “So, dear brothers and sisters, be strong and unmoveable, Always work enthusiastically for the Lord, for you know that nothing you do for the Lord is… Continue reading Shifting Perspective: Finding Joy Through Serving God Enthusiastically
Shaping our Eternity “But on judgment day, fire will reveal what kind of work each builder has done. The fire will show if a person’s work has any value. If the work survives, that builder will receive a reward. But if the work is burned up, the builder will suffer great loss. The builder will… Continue reading Enduring Trials and Reflecting Jesus: Path to Eternal Reward
Sharing in His suffering Sometimes suffering for Jesus as Paul describes in 2 Corinthians 4 looks like the persecution that the 1st century Christians suffered and so many brothers and sisters suffer all around the globe today. However, I have struggled with what this means for me and others who live in the West who… Continue reading Participating in Christ’s Suffering: Understanding and Embracing Pain
Have you ever felt yourself running on empty? Becoming easily angered, frustrated, or overly emotional? In my life, I have found that when I begin to feel this way I begin to live according to my flesh more and live by the spirit less. I am less loving, patient, grace-filled, and compassionate among other things. … Continue reading Recentering on God: How Setting Boundaries Helps You Live a Spirit-Filled Life
“The echoes of those who came before span the chasm between here and heaven calling to something bigger.” Emily Bybee This quote above came to my mind as I contemplated my Bible study lesson for the week. In Bible study, we’re discussing pursuing your purpose and the calling that God has placed on your life.… Continue reading Unveiling Spiritual Heritage: Pursuing Eternal Impact
Unexpected blessing When two lines appeared on the pregnancy test I knew my life was about to change, but I had no idea just how much or how soon. Days after the confirmation of our pregnancy I began to feel the effects in full force. In response to my rough start to such a wonderful… Continue reading Returning to Writing: Embracing the Urgency of the Call
My husband and I just celebrated our anniversary. As I think of our relationship, I realize that in the two years of marriage, we have changed. We have changed in a lot of ways but one way that stands out to me is that we have both grown in boldness within our relationship. At the… Continue reading Go Forth in Boldness
This week my Bible study group is looking at Psalms 103. As I read through it, I am struck not only by the complexity of salvation as revealed here, but also by the call to a life of worship. I want to take time and share with you what I have learned and 5 ways… Continue reading “Living a Life of Worship: How to Cultivate a Deeper Connection with God”
The Bible is the ultimate love story. Jesus often talked about love. Loving God and loving each other. But what happens when our human love fails, or our understanding is limited, and we have disagreements? Let’s dive into the topic of disagreements and hurt in the church and see what Jesus teaches us to do… Continue reading Biblical Conflict Resolution
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