We have been learning about living an extraordinary life in Wednesday night discipleship class. One of the verse we discussed was to live as Jesus did (I John 2:6), and for some time now I have been reading the gospels to see what Jesus did and how he lived. I came across a scripture that... Continue Reading →
His Yoke, My Burden
I was standing in church Wednesday evening, completely drained emotionally. I was trying to praise God during praise and worship, I realized I was doing it wrong. I can't remember what song we were singing, just that I felt so empty. I firmly believe that while we go to church to get spiritually filled, that... Continue Reading →
Sharing the Burden
I am a pretty independent person. Although I am known to be pretty outspoken, I am also a pretty private person. I am a person who likes to be in control, not of everything, just things for which I am responsible. I can be pretty anal about things when I lose that control. As I was... Continue Reading →
An offering made by fire
I was listening to Leviticus today as I drove to work this morning. It listed the sacrifices that had to be made for atonement, peace, wave, sin, etc. I have read this information before and always thank God that He sent His Son to serve as the ultimate sacrifice. I am grateful we do not... Continue Reading →
The Road
As I walk through my day with Him may recognize Him as all times, as I walk and talk with Him each moment of my life.
Life without FACEBOOK
So for the month of January, God laid upon my heart to give up Facebook. I was spending WAY TOO MUCH time on it. I would check on my way to work (very dangerous), I would check after work, and then when I would come home from work, and "just check" things out, I would... Continue Reading →
Lesson 4: The tests we go through have a purpose
The final thing revealed was reinforced through the message we heard in church Wednesday night. It came from Ex. 20:20 directly. "Do not be afraid. God has come to test you, so that the fear of God will be with you to keep you from sinning." So many times when I am going through a... Continue Reading →
Lesson 2: Obedience is Everything
Obedience is better than sacrifice. He wants us to obey in everything.
