Month: September 2023

Seeking Glory: 9 Quotes on Ambition, Honor and Praise – Joyfully Pressing On

“We grow small trying to be great.” E. Stanley Jones He will render to each one according to his works: to those who by persistence in well-doing seek for glory and honor and immortality, he will give eternal life.  Romans 2:7 My Facebook posting had hit a new low. I posted mushrooms.  The few acres of forest… Continue reading Seeking Glory: 9 Quotes on Ambition, Honor and Praise – Joyfully Pressing On

Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone

Bible It’s the kind of step that makes you want to sit down. You are about to be asked to do something that is way out of your comfort zone, and the easiest thing to do would be to say no. Back away. Avoid the risk… For me, saying “yes” rarely means that I have the confidence it… Continue reading Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone

Sunday Stillness – How do we become sound in the faith? – Growing Through God’s Word

Sunday Stillness – How do we become sound in the faith? I am continuing to study Titus using the SIMPLE Method of Bible Study and Ed Hird’s book Restoring Health. Today I am working through Titus 1:13,14. To learn more about this Bible Study go to my Bookstore. Of course, I start with a prayer for God to open the Scripture… Continue reading Sunday Stillness – How do we become sound in the faith? – Growing Through God’s Word

What’s in a Name? – Denise Pass

Photo Credits:yadahworship.wordpress.com Judges 13:18 “The LORD’s messenger said to him, “you should not ask me my name, because you cannot comprehend it.”” Psalm 148:13 “Let them praise the name of the LORD: for his name alone is excellent; his glory [is] above the earth and heaven.”  Proverbs 30:4 “Who has ascended into heaven, and then… Continue reading What’s in a Name? – Denise Pass

If people were chosen to be non-elect, why did Paul CRY for them?

If TULIP and the Westminster Confession of Faith is true, and the idea that God chose who to save before the foundation of the world (choosing individuals to be either elect and able to believe in him, or non-elect and unable to believe in him), then the apostle Paul’s huge concern (and crying) for unbelievers is a huge mystery. WCF:… Continue reading If people were chosen to be non-elect, why did Paul CRY for them?

I’M HERE – WHERE ARE YOU? – Growing Through God’s Word

I’m Here – Where are You? by Patricia Day (reprinted with permission) John 14:1-3 “Don’t be troubled. You trust God, now trust in me. There are many rooms in my Father’s home, and I am going to prepare a place for you. If this were not so, I would tell you plainly. When everything is ready, I will… Continue reading I’M HERE – WHERE ARE YOU? – Growing Through God’s Word

WHAT ARE MY ROOTS – Five-Minute Fridays – Growing Through God’s Word

What are My Roots – Five-Minute Fridays Friday – the time for a 5 minute post – no editing – just write. Linking to Lisa-Jo. Today’s word is ROOTS. I never tired hearing my Dad talk about Ireland. He came with his family in 1921 when he was 11 years old. I loved hearing the old… Continue reading WHAT ARE MY ROOTS – Five-Minute Fridays – Growing Through God’s Word

How To Fix A Broken Heart? – Raising Zion

THE LORD DOES HEAR THE CRY OF A HEART THAT’S BROKEN!! Yes, it’s true indeed!!❤️ My dear loving friend, is there something that has been bothering you for quite sometime? Hold on!! I have good news for you. There is a patient listener and a friend whom I know, who will not only hear you… Continue reading How To Fix A Broken Heart? – Raising Zion

Planning for Wisdom

Bible “Fail to plan, plan to fail” I am a list maker.  There is something satisfying about crossing something off a list and completing a task. While it is just a physical reminder of something I need to do, I know that by writing it down I will often remember it better.  Or at least… Continue reading Planning for Wisdom