Paul declared himself an apostle to the Gentiles to bring the gospel of Jesus Christ to those who were not Jews. When he visited Athens, he was disturbed in his spirit when he saw the level of idol worship. He spent his time in the synagogue teaching the Jews and others about the salvation of… Continue reading Lord of All
Tag: seeking god
Can We Talk?
Joan Rivers (a comedian who started in the 60s appearing in nightclubs) catchphrase was, “Can we talk?” I think she wanted people to enter into meaningful dialog about current issues. She must have known the power of communication. I have said this before, “Communication brings understanding. Understanding brings acceptance. And in the case of a… Continue reading Can We Talk?
Getting It Right to Get Right into Heaven
I live in a world of words. College football rivalries have nothing on a room full of grammarians and wordsmiths. I would propose a large wrestling pit of mashed potatoes for English instructors to settle their differences over the Oxford comma. Let’s see where you fall. Which of the following is correct? If you chose… Continue reading Getting It Right to Get Right into Heaven
Looking For Love? Look Here First.
Love is…everything. God is love. He sent His Son Jesus as Savior, to die to pay the penalty for our sins. This is the ultimate sacrifice- to give one’s life for the sake of others. There is no greater love. I encourage myself as well as other women to influence others righteously. One way to do… Continue reading Looking For Love? Look Here First.
The Secret to Wealth That Is Tax-Free
I don’t need flashy special effects or big name actors when I watch a movie or TV show. I just want t a good story. Of course, it helps if it’s done well, but if a good plot is not there, I’m not interested. One of the best written shows with great story lines goes… Continue reading The Secret to Wealth That Is Tax-Free
The Thief who cheated Death
Something transformational took place with one of the crucified robbers during that very first Good Friday. A radical change of heart unmistakably occurred in this person because a few moments earlier the gospel of Matthew records that the two criminals who were crucified beside Jesus were both bad-mouthing Him. Hostile towards ChristMatthew 27:44 (NIV)And the… Continue reading The Thief who cheated Death
What to do when faith is shaken
A woman kneeling while praying. (Photo by by Karolina Grabowska from Pexels)Life throws us curveballs that can shake our faith. One minute, you’re solid in what you believe; the next, you’re filled with doubt and questions. “What do I do when my faith is shaken?” you might ask yourself. It’s a tough spot but also… Continue reading What to do when faith is shaken
The door will be opened
For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened. Matthew7:8 NIV For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened. Matthew7:8 NIV Republished with permission from Blogs.crossmap.com, featuring inspiring Bible verses… Continue reading The door will be opened
What the Bible says about mercy killing
White pillow case on the bed. (Photo by Bret Kavanaugh from Unsplash) Why is mercy killing such a divisive topic? Now, unless you have been living under a proverbial rock, you have likely heard arguments about the moral and ethical dimensions of mercy killing or euthanasia. It is that contentious area where medical ethics collide… Continue reading What the Bible says about mercy killing
Jericho Is Coming Down
After Joshua led the children of Israel across the Jordan river, Jericho was the first battle which they encountered. Jericho had huge walls surrounding the city and they made sure that no one went in or came out to keep out Israel. God’s strategy for Joshua was to march around the city once for six… Continue reading Jericho Is Coming Down