Faith is one of the most misused words in the English language. Or maybe I should call it one of the most abused words. Faith is an incredible thing, but far too many of us make faith whatever we want it to be. We give faith our own definition and assume everyone is just fine… Continue reading Where Does Faith Come From?
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Why the Imprecatory Psalms?
I don’t want to wish ill on anyone. I don’t even like the idea of having enemies. Teachings like “love your enemies,” and “bless those who persecute you” ring in my head. You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray… Continue reading Why the Imprecatory Psalms?
Why not focus on Cheater repentance more? – Divorce Minister
Watch out that no poisonous root of bitterness grows up to trouble you, corrupting many. –Hebrews 12:15b, NIV 26 If we deliberately keep on sinning after we have received the knowledge of the truth, no sacrifice for sins is left, 27 but only a fearful expectation of judgment and of raging fire that will consume the enemies of God. –Hebrews 10:26-27,… Continue reading Why not focus on Cheater repentance more? – Divorce Minister
White Stones with New Names
Alean and I are on the road this week, traveling to spend holidays with family. This week’s blog posting comes to you from Kansas. There is an obscure verse in Revelation 2 that I’ve always read past because it strikes me as such a bizarre statement. Vacation time grants us the privilege (or is it the necessity)… Continue reading White Stones with New Names
Praying Scripture— Healing
Scripture “At once Jesus realized that power had gone out from him. He turned around in the crowd and asked, “Who touched my clothes?” “You see the people crowding against you,” his disciples answered, “and yet you can ask, ‘Who touched me?’ ”But Jesus kept looking around to see who had done it. Then the… Continue reading Praying Scripture— Healing
When Christmas Looks Different — Carol McLeod Ministries
Christmas looks different for us this year…and maybe you can relate? We’re fast approaching the middle of December, and there’s so much left undone. We haven’t decorated yet, and at this point, we probably won’t even try. The Christmas tree is staying in the attic. The ornaments are staying in the box. And the lights… Continue reading When Christmas Looks Different — Carol McLeod Ministries
3 Ways God Protects Us When Experiencing a Storm
Friend, God protects us every day. Yet often we are unaware. That is, until we come face to face with a storm. For God quieted my anxious heart by revealing His protective care through an illustration with my cat. From this illustration, let’s learn 3 ways God protects us during a storm. The weather forecast… Continue reading 3 Ways God Protects Us When Experiencing a Storm
What a Surrendered Life Looks Like
What does it mean to live fully surrendered to Jesus Christ? Let’s delve into the powerful meaning of this phrase and discover what a surrendered life looks like. 2 Corinthians 5:14 declares, “Christ’s love urges us on. Since we believe that Christ died for all, we also believe that we have all died to our old life.… Continue reading What a Surrendered Life Looks Like
Don’t Worry About Tomorrow
So don’t worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring its own worries. Today’s trouble is enough for today. Matthew 6:34 For years, I ministered in churches and nursing homes through music. A favorite song I often sang was “I Know Who Holds Tomorrow.” The first verse begins by saying the following. I don’t know about tomorrow,… Continue reading Don’t Worry About Tomorrow
Where are the other nine?
Now on his way to Jerusalem, Jesus traveled along the border between Samaria and Galilee. As he was going into a village, ten men who had leprosy met him. They stood at a distance…(Luke 17:11-12) As we look at the context for today’s passage, we find that Jesus was traveling through a region usually avoided… Continue reading Where are the other nine?