“Indeed, my plans are not like your plans, and my deeds are not like your deeds, for just as the sky is higher than the earth, so my deeds are superior to your deeds and my plans superior to your plans. The rain and snow fall from the sky and
When Jesus claimed to be the bread of life, it shocked His listeners. Many disciples left Him after He made this claim. In order to better understand the weight of what Jesus meant when He said, “I am the bread of life,” let’s look a little deeper at the events
When we think about speaking truth to each other we often think about words that make us feel good, that put a smile on our face and brighten someones day. We think about reminding each other about the truth found in God’s Word in order to encourage someone in their
I’m not one of those people who reads the last page first, and I don’t want you to tell me how the story ends. That approach works fine for fairy tales and fiction, but as a Christian, I am so thankful to know that God has already foretold the ending.
For I desire steadfast love and not sacrifice, the knowledge of God rather than burnt offerings. – Hosea 6:6 I remember a time in my life when I felt completely lost. Nothing seemed to work. I went from one problem to another, struggling with everything and everybody. One day, while
Are you taking a risk or making a sacrifice? If the hustle and bustle of the holiday season did not succeed in stealing your joy or frying your brain, January will try as well. As women expected to always be on top of our game, January can be a time
“And the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus.” Luke 1:30-31 Every time I read this passage, I try to think about
Do you love God? Have you been called into a saving relationship with Him, by grace through faith? Then, Christian, you need to know something. Really know it. YOU need to KNOW that right now God is working all things together for your good. You heard that right. All things. That
It’s the end of the first week of school around here. Everyone’s tired. Everyone’s grouchy. And I had one of those afternoons with my kids where my patience was thin and I had just had enough. Enough of telling them not to fight, and to pick up toys, and to
Can I tell you a secret? Ruth Chapter 3 has always made me a little nervous. I mean, am I the only one who cringes at the thought of Ruth going to the threshing floor that night and following Naomi’s orders? Ahhh, talk about awkward! My heart begins to beat