So, when he heard that Lazarus was ill, he stayed two days longer in the place where he was. John 11:6 I have heard many messages regarding this passage and interpretations of why when Jesus' friend Lazarus was sick He did not rush to Lazarus to heal him. Messages that ultimately point to the miraculous... Continue Reading →
My Pastor preached a message today on honor. He reference a few passages and the television show Gold Rush. One of the passages of scripture was: “The kingdom of heaven is like treasure, buried in a field, that a man found and reburied. Then in his joy he goes and sells everything he has and... Continue Reading →
I have not been able to get this song out of my head that we sang at church. It is a song by Hillsong Worship "You Came to My Rescue." Part of the song says "I called, You answered. You came to my rescue and I wanna be where You are." It is a powerful... Continue Reading →
I would love to blame it on The full moon, Mercury being close to the earth last month, Not enough sleep, Working too much, The behavior of those around me, Circumstances outside of my control The series of unfortunate events that played out in just a short span Anything to take the blame off for... Continue Reading →
The passage emphasizes that leaders should not be domineering but should lead by example, as highlighted in 1 Peter 5:3. The author acknowledges a struggle with their domineering nature and desires to break this cycle to influence others positively. They seek forgiveness and guidance for servant leadership aligned with divine principles.
I have spent much of my life questioning how I can use my talents for God's glory. I think much of the time I have confused my God-given talents with His gifts. He asked for us to increase or at least invest our talents, but His gifts are for the building up of the Church... Continue Reading →
I didn't hear it and it would have been easy to miss it completely with everything else there is to see. A single leaf falling from the tree. I dont know if an animal had knocked it off, or if a wind gust had brought it down. It caught my attention, despite the other leaves... Continue Reading →
My grandchildren are one, four, six and twelve. They are little sponges, soaking in everything from the world around them. I learn so much about the world and often my own self, when I see things through their eyes. My favorite thing though, is when God speaks to me through them. Sunday, He definitely caught... Continue Reading →
My heart leapt from my chest when he uttered those three little letters. I had no idea how much it would mean to me to hear him refer to it with that word. We had talked many times about it, but today provided a level of hope for my soul that I hadn't expected, especially... Continue Reading →
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 →
