Today is the first day of Sukkot – the Feast of Tabernacles in English. I have been thinking a lot about Sukkot lately, mainly because of how it was supposed to be observed versus how it is observed today. I am referring to the booths (sukkot in Hebrew) that people had to live in (Deuteronomy 16:15).… Continue reading Why Rejoice in a Temporary Dwelling for Seven Days?
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2348 B.C. All Over Again? – Enjoying the Journey
Imagine going back in time more than 4,000 years and finding the ancient world, in many ways, like the world we are living in today. Some things never change. Solomon spoke the truth when he said “there is no new thing under the sun” (Ecclesiastes 1:9). Noah is the classic example. The Lord Jesus said,… Continue reading 2348 B.C. All Over Again? – Enjoying the Journey
Why doesn’t God answer my prayer? Should I quit praying it?
Elizabeth Prata We pray for things near to our heart. We pray and pray and pray. Years go by. There is no answer. Does God listen? I’m feeling hurt, is that OK? Do I keep praying? These are questions many women ask, think about, or feel. What do we do when God seemingly isn’t hearing… Continue reading Why doesn’t God answer my prayer? Should I quit praying it?
Moving Forward
Paul reminds us that we cannot run a race with our gaze focused on what is behind us. There are seasons to mourn and to remember past wrongs. To not acknowledge past wrongs and to find a resolution is to live in denial. Nevertheless, there is a season to mourn, to remember and make peace… Continue reading Moving Forward
There’s a Reason for Every Season
In the South, we name our beach cottages. Barb’s Folly was one of our favorites to rent. Her screened-in back porch on the second floor overlooked a weather-worn dock jutting out over a lazy canal, and fuchsia myrtle bushes dotted the landscape like splashes of paint. The outdoor back stairway wrapped around a palm tree… Continue reading There’s a Reason for Every Season
Conduct Before God, Part One: Holiness
Read closely 1 Peter 1:13-16 and refresh yourself on what we learned before in 1st Peter 1:1-12. Believe it or not, the Lord cares about what we do—our conduct before Him, others, and in the church. As we continue in 1st Peter, we will learn just how much He cares. We are not constrained, but liberated, to conduct… Continue reading Conduct Before God, Part One: Holiness
A Salvation Song from Moses in Exodus 15
Do you ever wake up singing? Perhaps you had a great day the previous day, or maybe you were in a season of great joy and success. Whatever the cause of your rejoicing, a song spontaneously bursts from your lips. Children do this effortlessly, as they create melodies and sing lyrics that may not rhyme… Continue reading A Salvation Song from Moses in Exodus 15
Are You Running From God?
Have you ever wished you could have a second chance in life? Have you ever done something that you deeply regretted the moment you did it? We have all made mistakes. We have all done things that we know are wrong. But I have good news for you: God gives second chances . . .… Continue reading Are You Running From God?
Conduct Before God, Part One: Holiness
Read closely 1 Peter 1:13-16 and refresh yourself on what we learned before in 1st Peter 1:1-12. Believe it or not, the Lord cares about what we do—our conduct before Him, others, and in the church. As we continue in 1st Peter, we will learn just how much He cares. We are not constrained, but liberated, to conduct… Continue reading Conduct Before God, Part One: Holiness
On Using Your 20s Well – Emmanuel Baptist Church
This past summer I went fishing with a friend who had recently begun raising support for a full-time ministry role. As we casted and reeled, he recounted some of the big events and decisions in his life over the past several years: how he had gone to Bible college with a heart for ministry, which… Continue reading On Using Your 20s Well – Emmanuel Baptist Church