Today we look at Matthew 6:25-34 — a familiar passage in the Bible where Jesus tells us not to worry. But his instruction isn’t generic. He tells us not to worry about a few specific things — he says don’t worry about food, drink, and clothing. What? Isn’t this what this whole show is about? Body image fear? Here… Continue reading 7 Minutes of Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34 and Body Image Fear
Category: Devotionals
Dear DM, Misleading Meme? – Divorce Minister
Dear DM, Longtime reader here. Thank you for your good work. I recently saw a facebook post by someone that I think is misleading. It says what sinners many key bible figures were, and says God qualifies the called. I thought of you when I read it, and how you clarify God expects remorse and… Continue reading Dear DM, Misleading Meme? – Divorce Minister
God’s Wonderful Promises – Pursuing Intimacy With God
God’s Wonderful Promises In this series of articles and Bible studies on God’s Wonderful Promises we will learn many of the promises God has made in His Word. There are thousands of promises in God’s Word the Bible. And as we will see, when God promises something He will deliver. God will always do what… Continue reading God’s Wonderful Promises – Pursuing Intimacy With God
The Lamb on Turning Mountains into Molehills
One of my granddaughters turned two a while ago. I decided to read up on some of the old nursery rhymes so I could repeat them and teach them to her like my mother did with me. I came across “Mary Had a Little Lamb” by Sarah Josepha Hale. The first verse says: Mary had… Continue reading The Lamb on Turning Mountains into Molehills
A Commercial Faith
“Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.” Romans 12:2 NIV. Have you ever noticed how commercials impact our lives? If I said, “my bologna has a first name,” most people… Continue reading A Commercial Faith
Tolerance on Turning Mountains into Molehills
I grow weary of all the bickering in our world, especially among those who follow Christ. We so easily buy into Satan’s lies that if others’ opinions differ from ours, then we must remove them from our lives. What happened to our tolerance for others? And what does the Word of God teach us about… Continue reading Tolerance on Turning Mountains into Molehills
Laughter and Joy
Today, I am sharing my post on Laughter and Joy from Faith on Every Corner digital magazine. “She is clothed with strength and dignity, and she laughs without fear of the future.” Proverbs 31:25 Have you ever known someone who wins everything? Is there someone that seems to be the luckiest person in the world? A few… Continue reading Laughter and Joy
Lesson on Beautiful Feet
“14 How, then, can they call on the one they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone preaching to them? 15 And how can anyone preach unless they are sent? As it is written: “How beautiful are… Continue reading Lesson on Beautiful Feet
Preparing for the Lord on Turning Mountains into Molehills
I see social media accounts exploding with the message of preparing for the return of our Lord. And many people think that God’s return will happen very soon because of our world’s spiraling sin and evil. As a result, some people feel a sense of panic and fear in the turmoil of our world. I… Continue reading Preparing for the Lord on Turning Mountains into Molehills
Feeling Seen
(Photo: Unsplash) “She gave this name to the Lord who spoke to her: “You are the God who sees me,” for she said, “I have now seen the One who sees me.” Genesis 16:13 NIV Have you ever felt unseen? Growing up, my dad told us that “little children should be seen and not heard.” So,… Continue reading Feeling Seen