When I picture God, I picture a father in white robes with his arms open wide to comfort me. Good fathers are loving and protective. Fathers are also known to be fiercely protective of their children. God is our father. Above all, God is loving and forgiving. God can also be fierce. When you go… Continue reading God Knows What Is Best For Us
God Gets The Credit
Have you ever made a mistake or done something wrong? If you pray, God may have mercy and help you. What if you don't acknowledge that help and maybe even deny that you had help? Surely, God would not help you next time. Not our God. If we repent, God may stop his anger or… Continue reading God Gets The Credit
My Hope Is In The Lord
My daughter has been sick with the flu for almost a week. She woke up this morning, and her fever is gone. She is smiling and full of smiles and energy. Wow, what a difference a few days make. When she was sick, she had a grumpy face, her shoulders were hunched as she leaned… Continue reading My Hope Is In The Lord
Rest For Your Soul
Have you ever heard the phrase, "It's a heart issue"? I have heard it, but didn't fully grasp it. I think that I get it now, and it seems so straight forward, When you sin, your heart is distressed. You feel off, and you just can't make it right. You are tormented. Have you ever… Continue reading Rest For Your Soul
Rejoice, It Is Easter!
Easter Sunday is tomorrow! Its time to rejoice in the Lord! Jesus died on the cross to forgive our sins. Sometimes, when I ponder the scriptures about Easter, my mind is baffled. I keep getting new insights about Easter. If we believe that Jesus Christ died on the cross to forgive our sins and rose… Continue reading Rejoice, It Is Easter!
God Is a Promise Keeper
Have you ever looked around at your circumstances and wondered how you are ever going to recover from what has happened in your life? As you try to pull yourself up from the grief and sadness, its hard to see anything good, much less goodness in the big picture. Sometimes, when we are going through… Continue reading God Is a Promise Keeper
Stand Firm in Your Faith
Have you ever had a negative encounter with someone from your church? I have. I wondered how she could consider herself a Christian after she acted that way? How can a Christian gossip against you? How can a Christian betray you? I love Jesus, and I believe that he died on the cross to forgive… Continue reading Stand Firm in Your Faith
Don’t Forget God
Drawing yourself away from God is a gradual process. Usually, its not dramatic. You start missing church more often, because other things come up. Your child could have sports on Sundays. Maybe you cannot wake up in time for the service. You no longer can find time to read the bible. Maybe your routine was… Continue reading Don’t Forget God
Why Would You Be Complacent, When You Could Be Faithful?
There are some unexpected things happening in our lives today. We could get caught up in a swirl of worries and fear, but I feel calm. I prayed that the Holy Spirit would fill me up with peace and let me trust in God. Praying to the Holy Spirit is a powerful gift from God.… Continue reading Why Would You Be Complacent, When You Could Be Faithful?
Trust in the Lord
Each day is a new beginning. Its another chance for hope and blessings. Each day can be full of happiness and laughter. If yesterday was not good, today you get to start again. The best way to start the day is to spend time with the Lord. I am thankful for another day on this… Continue reading Trust in the Lord
Embrace This Beautiful Life 