Jesus was able to clear the temple of the thieves and yet captivate the audience. He was able to share God's message of love with those who sought it, yet convict those who merely pretended. He was able to stand against those who came against Him, despite the fact that those who came against Him... Continue Reading →
Great Escapes
Luke 4 tells of different times in the Lord's life where he made a "great escape." Luke 4:1-13 Jesus escaped to the wilderness to be tempted, but also to receive power. When we are able to go through trials and tribulations and escape the entrapment of those times, then we are refreshed and filled with... Continue Reading →
Because He said So
So many times growing up I remember my mom saying "Because I said so" in response to my endless questions of why. Or to my complaints or excuses as I tried to get out of 'whatever' I was doing or not doing at the time. I truly hated that response. Yet, often I find myself... Continue Reading →
Fullness and Power
Jesus was full of the Holy Spirit when he went into the desert. The Holy Spirit led him there to be tempted forty days and forty nights. (Luke 4:1-2). So many times, I think of this time in Jesus' life and I think He fasted for forty days and then the devil came to him... Continue Reading →
Right Living
Luke 3:8 states Prove by the way you live that you have repented of your sins and turned to God. Don’t just say to each other, ‘We’re safe, for we are descendants of Abraham.’ That means nothing, for I tell you, God can create children of Abraham from these very stones. Our lives here on... Continue Reading →
Determined
The other day I was a Jolly Mill with my family and became fascinated with a little determined wasp. He was trying to carry something that was really much bigger than him. He was trying to fly with it, but was not successful. I sat there watching him as the world went by around him,... Continue Reading →
The Impact of Complaint
Philippians 2:14-15 gives the command to do everything without complaining and fighting, so that way we can remain blameless and not cause harm because we are God's light in the world. WOW! That is certainly a challenge because when you look at the opposite it basically says that because we are God's light in the... Continue Reading →
Learning contentment
Philippians 4:11 ends saying "I have learned in whatever state I am to be content." He then goes on to list areas of drastic contrast of each other that he has been. Then in verse 13 he states "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." It probably was hard for Paul at... Continue Reading →
The Witness of Demons
I must say my faith and patient has been tested lately with a patient, who, as my pastors says is "freaky, flaky and weird." This patient certainly has a religious fixation. I admit, I have been judgmental. God forgive me, but the freaky, flaky and weird disclaimer of Pastor Cass clearly has applied. My husband... Continue Reading →
Unity
So many times I have heard preachers discuss what other denominations believe, not like the cult church denominations, but mainstream denominations. I never realized that the Bible also talks about this. I always thought that the early years of Christianity as being one church "the church." I guess even back then there differences in beliefs.... Continue Reading →
Restoring Voice 