Have you ever gone through a season where you felt dropped by the Lord? If you have not you will. It’s only a part of life, especially for those who seek God with their whole heart. We acknowledge God in all of our decision-making rejoicing in his goodness. Then, life happens. Not just once but… Continue reading When You Feel Dropped by the Lord
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God Hates Sinners? Really??
Last week we looked at the imprecatory psalms. This week, we are taking one step to the side and looking at a couple of specific statements from the psalms that are a bit difficult to understand or swallow. Several times over the past week, I have seen this concept floated, “Love the sinner but hate… Continue reading God Hates Sinners? Really??
How does following Jesus ease anxiety?
A man standing in front of the “Jesus” word. (Photo by Gift Habeshaw from Unsplash) “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” … Continue reading How does following Jesus ease anxiety?
Christmas scriptures #1: Isaiah 9
1But there will be no more gloom for her who was in anguish; in earlier times He treated the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali with contempt, but later on He shall make it glorious, by the way of the sea, on the other side of Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles. 2The people… Continue reading Christmas scriptures #1: Isaiah 9
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
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
3 Commands Found in the Will of God
Followers of Christ desire to obey the will of God. But what does that include? Let’s turn to I Thessalonians in Scripture to discover 3 commands that are a component of God’s will. “Always be joyful. Never stop praying. Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.”1… Continue reading 3 Commands Found in the Will of God
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
Wise Words from Neil Anderson
Power in Christ There is tremendous, life-changing power in the Word of God when we begin to believe what the Scripture says. Christ didn’t only die to save us from the penalty of our sin, He also came to set us free and heal us from the deeper damage in our souls. This is Neil… Continue reading Wise Words from Neil Anderson
Lord Where Are You?
When was the last time you looked to heaven and cried, Lord, where are you? We’ve all had days like that, haven’t we? But somehow and in some way, the Lord comes through for us. Many times, however, before He intervenes, He’ll let us choose our own path. He did that for the nation of… Continue reading Lord Where Are You?