Genesis 25:27-34 As the boys grew up, Esau became a skillful hunter. He was an outdoors man, but Jacob had a quiet temperament, preferring to stay at home. Isaac loved Esau because he enjoyed eating the wild game Esau brought home, but Rebekah loved Jacob. One day when Jacob was cooking some stew, Esau arrived... Continue Reading →
Lately I have read several book that asked the question "What lie have you believed?" Most of the lies I have seen or thought have long been dispelled in my life. But reading Captivating by John and Stasi Eldridge, the answer was there in black in white. Starring up at me was the reality of... Continue Reading →
Sometimes our walk of faith doesn't look much like a journey of faith as we are walking it out. I have experienced this personally and have heard others talk about how they had so many doubts and fears as they embarked on the journey God placed before them. Then I hear that they could have... Continue Reading →
Tonight I got a glimpse of the love of God, so tangible and present that I know I am loved. I am here in the dimmed lights of the living room watching my two grand children sleep. My heart is so filled with love for them, it is overwhelming at times. Is there anything more... Continue Reading →
Reading in Matthew 1 and 2 tonight, the story of Jesus' birth, I had a "what if" thought. God has given people free will, which means that Mary and Joseph were both free to say no to the Holy Spirit - with the pregnancy, Mary could have said no. What if God had purposed his... Continue Reading →
I love praise and worship, individually, in small groups, as a corporate body, and in large crowds. There is freedom in worship. Tonight there was also revelation. Over the past year I have learned a lot about myself and about my view of God. I identified that I have the hardest time accepting the work of... Continue Reading →
Mark 2:1-12 And again He entered Capernaum after some days, and it was heard that He was in the house. Immediately many gathered together, so that there was no longer room to receive them, not even near the door. And He preached the word to them. Then they came to Him, bringing a paralytic who was carried... Continue Reading →
I have a distorted image of what an idol is. I think of the Buddah with the belly that you rub for good luck. I think of teenage girls swarming some popular singer or actor that is the next big thing. I think of people praying to images, the sun, the moon, etc. I think... Continue Reading →
I woke Saturday morning still thinking about the prompt from #fmfparty yesterday "still." This verse came to mind, and then my mind started turning. Psalms 23:2 NKJV He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters. I am very much someone who likes to stay busy. In the... Continue Reading →
This week in Life Kid's I was preparing to teach the kids about the friendship of Jonathan and David. I know the story. It is about their deep friendship, how Jonathan was Saul's son and they became best friends. How Jonathan helped David escape from death. And how when Jonathan died David mourned. David... Continue Reading →
Restoring Voice 