I gave God half hearted prayers with a divided focus. I took back the control I had been surrendering. It was so unsatisfying, even in the moment. Yet still, God's voice Still spoke to me. Even though I failed Him and disappointed myself, when I turned back to Him, His grace was there. His voice... Continue Reading →
Promises from the Past
Then God was right before him, saying, “I am God , the God of Abraham your father and the God of Isaac. I’m giving the ground on which you are sleeping to you and to your descendants. Your descendants will be as the dust of the Earth; they’ll stretch from west to east and from... Continue Reading →
Have it Your Way or God’s Way
But Lot protested, “No, masters, you can’t mean it! I know that you’ve taken a liking to me and have done me an immense favor in saving my life, but I can’t run for the mountains—who knows what terrible thing might happen to me in the mountains and leave me for dead. Look over there—that... Continue Reading →
God can handle it
I have been listening to the book of Job in The Message translation of the Bible. It is really interesting to hear conversations in modern language, it makes me take pause. So many people are afraid to really talk to God. They think they must have perfect grammar, King James version speech, and get it... Continue Reading →
Missing information
Each year I try to do a Read Through the Bible in Year plan, in addition to other Bible studies that I might do. I have also tried to change the version that I read each year for the past four or five years, because I realized that I often "knew" a verse, even through... Continue Reading →
Thoughts on the night
Laying in bed Trying to sleep Instead my thoughts Are going down a path That is keeping me awake. Thoughts that want to argue. Thoughts that make me bitter. Thoughts that make me want To tell someone "how the cow ate the cabbage." Even though I have no clue If cows even eat cabbage Or... Continue Reading →
Extravagant Love
I love when songs come alive to me. When I am singing and get such a personal vision I know it is God inspired to take me deeper. There is a song that has been playing in my head lately, Extravagant by Amanda Cook, Bethel Music, and Steffany Gretzinger, the lyrics are: It's extravagant, it... Continue Reading →
Don’t Worry, Pray
The passage encourages believers to replace worry with prayer, emphasizing genuine communication with God. The author expresses gratitude for their life, family, career, and spiritual growth, recognizing God's presence and blessings despite challenges. The message underscores a continuous, heartfelt dialogue with God, rooted in thankfulness and trust.
Gentle
The passage from Philippians emphasizes that followers of the Lord should be seen as reasonable and gentle, reflecting His presence. The writer acknowledges their reasonableness but admits challenges in being gentle. They recognize that gentleness, a fruit of the Holy Spirit, requires growth. They seek God's guidance to improve in this area.
In this passage, Paul encourages unity among Christians, specifically motivating Evodia and Syntyche to reconcile. He highlights their contributions to the ministry and asks for support in resolving their differences. The message emphasizes the importance of maintaining a close relationship with God and fostering harmony within the Christian community.
Restoring Voice 