How can we maintain hope in difficulty? How do we not lose our expectation of things changing for the better? We do so by keeping our faith in God’s word despite what we see. We rehearse the Word of God again and again. We remain determined to go through. Last week, I was meditating on Lamentations… Continue reading Maintaining Hope in Difficulty
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Israel Trip, Day 1
Good morning from Israel! I am leading a tour of 315 people from our church and our A New Beginning radio audience in the Holy Land. We have been having a great time together, and I wish you all could be here! Perhaps someday in the future. We visited a number of sites yesterday, including Joppa, where… Continue reading Israel Trip, Day 1
Solomon, King of Israel
King Solomon and the Iron WorkerChristian Schussele (1863) The popular view of Solomon is that he was one of the wisest men that ever lived. The Bible says that “people came from all the nations to hear the wisdom of Solomon” (1 Kings 4:34). Solomon was known as a famous author. Solomon “composed three thousand… Continue reading Solomon, King of Israel
My Israel Trip–Old Testament Sites
I love to travel and God has made it possible for me to explore many places in our big, beautiful world. In fact, my next fiction book incorporates lots of travel. And, it’s called A Gypsy for God and should be out later this summer. But for now, I want to take you on a… Continue reading My Israel Trip–Old Testament Sites
The Study of Ecclesiastes
Today, we continue our journey through the Bible with today’s study of Ecclesiastes. May God show us what He wants us to learn? “May these words of my mouth and this meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, Lord, my Rock, and my Redeemer.” Psalm 19:14 As we study the Bible alone or… Continue reading The Study of Ecclesiastes
Your Hur? Your Aaron? – Divorce Minister
Aaron and Hur held his hands up—one on one side, one on the other—so that his hands remained steady till sunset. –Exodus 17:12b, NIV This verse comes from a story about a battle where the Israelites were winning as long as Moses kept his arms raised. Obviously, Moses’ arms got weary. When he grew tired,… Continue reading Your Hur? Your Aaron? – Divorce Minister
In him was Life
In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. (John1:4,NIV) In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. (John1:4,NIV)
Heresy vs false doctrine: What are they? Part 2
By Elizabeth Prata I’m often asked discernment questions, which pleases me because that means a woman is thinking about her faith, wants the truth of the Bible, and pursues holiness in her walk. I was recently asked ‘Are false teachers and heretics the same thing, and can they repent? Should we pray for them?’ In… Continue reading Heresy vs false doctrine: What are they? Part 2
Do prayers change anything in this unjust world? – Bravester
What is your reaction when you see #thoughtsandprayers–often on social media hence the hashtag–posted about something terribly unjust? That hashtag has become emotionally loaded. At that moment of tragedy we don’t want just thoughts and prayers, we want action. We want to feel safe again. We hate that our fears our triggered. We want justice.… Continue reading Do prayers change anything in this unjust world? – Bravester
Lost Blooms Are Not Lost Growth
Perhaps the only downside to Autumn for me is fewer blooms in my garden. Small groups of summer blooms linger until the first hard frost; mums and Autumn Joy pop up here and there, but by and large, the profuse color of spring and summer has ceased. But lost blooms are not lost growth! While… Continue reading Lost Blooms Are Not Lost Growth