Stepping out in faith…
Sometimes we have a hard time realizing what talents the Holy Spirit has gifted us with. I think that's because we don't see ourselves as others see us. I have a friend like this. Her eyesight is compromised because she suffers from Stevens-Johnson Syndrome. It's a rare disorder that affects the skin and in rare …
I ran across a devotional this morning that brought to light how many people think if God gives them a gift of the Spirit, it’s a talent completely developed. That it’s neatly labeled, and tied with a shining red ribbon. If they don’t, then they proclaim, they aren’t “my gifts.” It’s like the man that …
I don't mean to open a can of worms, but I'm going to anyway. It has always bothered me that we remember Jesus' crucifixion on Good Friday and his resurrection on Sunday morning. This just never jived with what I was reading in Scripture. "For as Jonah was three days and three nights in the …
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photo credit to https://unsplash.com/@everythingcaptured? I've often heard that we should worship God in Spirit and in Truth, but what does that mean? This is something that I really wanted to understand, so with some intentionality, I've done some digging to help me get a grasp on it. I actually think I've been making it a …
Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord, the people he chose for his inheritance. From heaven the Lord looks down and sees all mankind; from his dwelling place he watches all who live on earth - he who forms the hearts of all, who considers everything they do, No king is saved by …
There is nothing that I can do to earn the love of Jesus. He already loves me. My actions are in thanksgiving for the love that he has for me. I serve him because he loves me. We find Scripture that supports this in the story of the sinful woman who washes Jesus’ feet with …
Be the spark that lights the flame of hope.
It's a Wednesday, and I've still got Sunday's sermon running through my mind. Some of our pastor's last words were, "Be honest, take stock in where you put your trust. Is your faith - faith, or is it lip service? Ask God for your sign." Okay, I'm going to be honest. When I really want …
I'm learning to trust in his hand on my life.
