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When I read my Bible cover to cover (Genesis to Revelation), I tended to rush and not really savor these wonderful words. When I was over half way through Psalms, I felt sad I had so little left to read from this comforting book. This year I decided I would savor the book of Psalms, … Read more How to Find Peace and Joy during Trials: Savoring the Psalms
Jesus told his disciples, “I have been given all authority in heaven and on earth. Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit,” Matt. 28:19. Sharing the Gospel of Christ is not an option, but a command for all … Read more Bold Witness for Christ?
I’m beginning this post addressing you wonderful young gals, but moms and all you friends of the younger gals (sisters, aunts, grandmas and friends), please read this too, and I will also address you near the end of this post. Satan has used an ancient method of separating parents from children (even adult children), and … Read more When Satan tries to separate children from Parents
As I grew in my Christian faith, I was excited to make God’s word come alive in my life, and then I could prayerfully put on the Lord’s armor every day. Mostly I dealt with the defensive armor in keeping myself strong in the Lord. Gradually I also began to embrace the power of this … Read more God’s Armor
I grew up in a home where God’s wrath and his law were emphasized, but we did not hear as much about God’s love and a personal relationship with him due to that Love. I always felt God was not satisfied with my work, or with me. I even believed my family was not pleased … Read more Set Free by Both Names
Making the Beatitudes your own I read the Beatitudes in the New Living Translation, and for the first time I could really feel this sermon speaking to me. I read this section, and then I re-read it, personalizing it with my own name. This was so meaningful to me, I decided to share it … Read more Beatitudes
I wondered, “Why do people betray our trust? Why do people tell lies and use us?” But I remembered a wise man once asked, “Why not?” meaning why would sinners not sin? Why would liars not tell lies? Without Christ’s transformation, people will do treacherous things. Some people refuse God’s intervention and never stop bullying. … Read more Betrayed