In Sunday school, the ladies at my church were studying Galatians 5:13-26, and something really struck me as I sat in on their class. In verse 24 Paul tells us that those who belong to Christ have crucified their sinful nature. It was pointed out that crucifixion was a painful process. Let me say that… Continue reading Crucifying of Sins with Christ, Refining Our Faith”
Ecclesiastes is one of the sixty-six books of the Bible and probably one of the ones most people read and don’t think much about After they close their Bibles. As I did my Bible reading for the day I was reading in Ecclesiastes, and I found so practical words of wisdom that I wanted to… Continue reading Too Busy Enjoying My Blessings to Worry.
In February, I always find myself in a motivational rut. Maybe it is the dreary weather and lack of sunshine. Maybe it is the aftermath of the holidays. Whatever it is I find myself wanting to lounge around all day. "We work hard day and night so we won't be a burden to you." 2… Continue reading “5 verses to help you get out of your motivational rut.”
Basing your happiness on your environment, or situation will make your life like a yo-yo, going up and down an emotional rollercoaster. If, however, you base your life and happiness on Christ, who is eternal and never changing (Isaiah 43:13), your path will be made straight (Proverbs 3:6), and you will be kept in perfect… Continue reading “Living with Purpose: Embracing an Intentional Christian Life”
"As a stepparent with two kids who play sports, my husband and I would never let them play without proper protective equipment, no matter how expensive. Similarly, God is the perfect father and He never sends His children out into the world without the equipment they need. In Ephesians 6:11, Paul writes about the equipment… Continue reading Take up Arms Against our Enemy.
Failure is inevitable. It is okay to make mistakes. We all fail sometimes (Ecclesiastes 7:20 Romans 3:23). If you are anything like me, you have found yourself in a time where you are unsure what to do. Overwhelmed, and frustrated, battling the fear of making the wrong decision. The last thing I want to do… Continue reading It is Okay to Exhale.
Drop your defenses No one enjoys being corrected. I think back to when I was a child, and I would get in trouble with my parents. I would spend the afternoon pouting in my bedroom with hurt feelings often, becoming angry at my parents. We can do this to God when he corrects us too… Continue reading “Lessons from the Life of King Asa: A Story of Faith, Repentance, and God’s Faithfulness”
Hosea Recently I have been talking about spiritual detox. The process of letting God remove things from our lives that keep us apart from Him. Once we have removed the things that hold us back from God, we can’t just let our lives sit empty. We must then begin to work with the Holy Spirit… Continue reading Soften the Soil of your Heart
Called to a life of Worship. God calls us to be high priests, to live a life of worship to Him, but how do we do this. Ephesians tells us to sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs among ourselves (the church), and make music unto the Lord in our hearts, and to give thanks for… Continue reading The stones will cry out.
As the last post of January, I wanted to end on a light note. This past month has been a time of deep study and reflection. I want to take a step back from deep diving into God’s word and think about things that help us relax and rest in God. One thing I have… Continue reading 10 Encouraging Podcasts for the New Year
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