Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Ephesians 6:13 I took a deeper look into this passage as my focus has been on warfare. According to the Military Science Fiction there are three basic types of war:... Continue Reading →
There is a lot of talk about the worth or value of a person. This is often tied to a person's self-esteem or lack there of. It can lead decsions we make about many things. Too often, in our consideration of our own value we fail to consider the value placed on us by our... Continue Reading →
John 20:19-21 On the evening of that day, the first day of the week, the doors being locked where the disciples were for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said to them, “Peace be with you.” When he had said this, he showed them his hands and his side. Then... Continue Reading →
My Pastor preached a message today on honor. He reference a few passages and the television show Gold Rush. One of the passages of scripture was: “The kingdom of heaven is like treasure, buried in a field, that a man found and reburied. Then in his joy he goes and sells everything he has and... Continue Reading →
I have not been able to get this song out of my head that we sang at church. It is a song by Hillsong Worship "You Came to My Rescue." Part of the song says "I called, You answered. You came to my rescue and I wanna be where You are." It is a powerful... Continue Reading →
I would love to blame it on The full moon, Mercury being close to the earth last month, Not enough sleep, Working too much, The behavior of those around me, Circumstances outside of my control The series of unfortunate events that played out in just a short span Anything to take the blame off for... Continue Reading →
Reflections on Romans 12:1, exploring the concept of living as a holy sacrifice to God. They consider what true offerings to God look like, recognizing the significance of even small contributions. Ultimately, they seek to surrender fully to God, overcoming comfort and distractions to live a life that honors His calling.
The passage emphasizes that leaders should not be domineering but should lead by example, as highlighted in 1 Peter 5:3. The author acknowledges a struggle with their domineering nature and desires to break this cycle to influence others positively. They seek forgiveness and guidance for servant leadership aligned with divine principles.
I have spent much of my life questioning how I can use my talents for God's glory. I think much of the time I have confused my God-given talents with His gifts. He asked for us to increase or at least invest our talents, but His gifts are for the building up of the Church... Continue Reading →
Jesus traveled through all the towns and villages of that area, teaching in the synagogues and announcing the Good News about the Kingdom. And he healed every kind of disease and illness. When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them because they were confused and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. He said... Continue Reading →
Restoring Voice 