I have been reading in I Kings and II Kings over the past few weeks. Last night I was captured by a repeated phase "And he did what was right in the sight of the Lord. However the high places were not taken away, and the people still sacrificed and burned incense on the high places." These kings did... Continue Reading →
Today I had the opportunity to sit in a local church that was distributing assistance to those in need. When I drove up the place was packed with cars. People were coming in and out, talking among themselves and eating and drinking refreshments that were provided. Honestly, it looked like most churches, most Sundays. I... Continue Reading →
I was reading through the genealogy of Christ in Matthew 1, and I noticed something that has escaped my attention until now. There are four women listed in addition to Jesus mother, Mary. My curiosity peaked about the life of these women and why, above the men they represent, they are listed in this otherwise all male genealogy. Who were these women?
The deeper lesson of the Luke 10:30-37 is found in I John 3:17 But whoever has this world’s goods, and sees his brother in need, and shuts up his heart from him, how does the love of God abide in him?
Jeremiah 12:5 "If you have run with the footmen, and they have wearied you, then how can you contend with horses? and if in the land of peace, in which you trusted, they wearied you, then how will you do in the jungle of the Jordan?" I realized today as I read this scripture, that... Continue Reading →
People tell me that I am strong and positive. Honestly, I am weak, but the Joy of the Lord is my strength. My world can be crashing down around me, and only those with a discerning spirit will know the hurt I feel and the burdens I am bearing. I don't know when I started... Continue Reading →
A closed bridge, a blocked road,an accident, a dark drive home. Are these sometimes how we as Christians appear?
I realize I have so much still to learn I am faced with this, everywhere I turn. Looking through a mirror not even big enough to see my face How long will I be stuck in this place? I can't see more than a small piece at a time I just don't want Your presence... Continue Reading →
1 Samuel 17:38-40 Then Saul dressed David in his own tunic. He put a coat of armor on him and a bronze helmet on his head. David fastened on his sword over the tunic and tried walking around, because he was not used to them. “I cannot go in these,” he said to Saul, “because... Continue Reading →
If I really evaluate my spiritual core, I would say my heart is strong, and my soul and mind are not that strong. I think it is easy for me to hide behind Christian behaviors in areas where ai am weak in the flesh. I hide myself with holy indignation because in the past I... Continue Reading →
Restoring Voice 