Our circumstances can be very troubling at times. I was chatting with a friend about this recently who is going through a difficult time. We try to control our circumstances to ensure a good outcome. We want the best for our family members or friends. That can put a lot of stress on us as well as those around us. Do we recognize God being in charge of our circumstances? Is He? If He is, then do we need to…
“He is Lord.” Do you know that chorus? I just want to share a quote with you from Myer Pearlman on page 150 in his book Knowing The Doctrines of the Bible published by Gospel Publishing House in 1937. In defining the word Lord he says, “the One who by His death has earned the place of sovereign in my heart, and whom I feel constrained to worship and serve with all my powers.” Something to ponder this week and…
We can’t love God without knowing Him. Just like we can’t love someone we don’t know. It’s not possible. Knowing God takes time and effort, a lot of focused effort. Whatever we want from God we must seek Him with all of our heart. This isn’t a half-hearted attempt. No, it takes a constant focused pursuit of Him even while doing life. Loving God is a response to His loving us. With people, it is a choice, but with God…
On the path to the cross, you are not alone. I am not alone. Jesus walks beside me, He walks with you. He has been there before and knows the way. He said that He’d never leave us. We are not alone. Right after Jesus tells His disciples that He was going to be killed, He told them to take up their cross and follow Him. His life was an example for them. You and I can relate to His…
We can live each day with fearless faith when we realize nothing can separate us from the love of Christ. So, how do these terms found in Romans 8:35, 38,39 relate to my life? Tribulation – oppressed, bothered, troubled Distress – misfortune, suffering, calamity Persecution – aggravation, annoyance, teasing, hrassment Famine – scarcity, lack, shortages Nakedness – lacking enough clothing Peril – danger of losing _____ Sword – coercive power, threat of life or maybe livelihood, death, or death of someone close, fighting…
Psalm 111:10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; A good understanding have all those who do His commandments. His praise endures forever. NKJV – Dreadful, exceedingly, fear, 3374 This post is a bit long, but it has been on my heart for months. I’d appreciate your comments. The beginning of any building is the foundation. What we believe about God is the foundation of not only our faith, but of our daily life. It flavors all…
2 Corinthians 3:18 But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as by the Spirit of the Lord. Life has difficulties. Did you have a disagreement with your spouse? Are your children bickering? Your head begins to ache. If only life could be easier. What if we could see it as allowed by God as part of His refining process,…
I would like to share with you the importance of the Bible, the scriptures, Bible study. How important it is to study it, to search it for wisdom, to feed our souls. It is complete. Lacking nothing. God has provided all we need for life and godliness. If I need wisdom or advice for any area of my life I can find what I need in the scriptures. It is truth. It is reliable. For relationships, family, children, anxiety, addictions,…
Image by Jeremy Marx from Pixabay The desire of every true believer is to see God face to face. That desire, for most, is long-buried under a heap of stuff we call life. Buried and forgotten. We might catch a glimpse of it every once in a while. What if we allowed that longing to surface? What if we allowed that desire to see Him to become larger and larger until it flavors our entire life. It is easy as…
The Old Testament sacrifices were a sweet, pleasant aroma to Jehovah God. It cost the givers. It cost the animal’s life. It was a service, a worship to God. Jesus said that a friend will lay down his life for a friend. We tend to think of this as physically dying for that friend. That rarely happens. It isn’t usually required of us. That kind of sacrifice can mean something quite ordinary. What does happen frequently are everyday chances to…