Stepping out in faith…
It’s so easy to get caught up on our own problems and think, “poor me, life is so difficult!” But what if instead of focusing on ourselves we look at the world around us for where God is needed. “Do not merely listen to the word and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. Anyone …
The book of James has become my favorite book to study. I was drawn to it again this morning when it popped up in my Bible study choices in the YouVersion app. Listening to Frances Chan talk about the scattering of the tribes during the persecution following the crucifixion of Jesus helped me to understand …
I was listening to a friend talk about the state of the world right now. He asked if we had filled our basement with canned goods for when things get worse. Conspiracy theories, invasions, financial crises, anxiety. All of these apparently on the horizon for the world we live in if you believe some of …
I continually find things in the Bible that I never fully understood, no matter how many times I’ve read the passage. For instance, the parable about the ten virgins in Matthew 25. I understood that it was about us being prepared for Christ’s return. But I don’t think I fully understood what that entailed. I’ve …
This morning was one of those times at church that I could really feel God at work! I plan out our music on a monthly basis, usually. I never know what the sermon is going to be. Even though I had this set planned weeks in advance, I wasn’t sure about the first song. I’d …
It seems that every year this is the time we especially consider what we’re thankful for. Well, first of all, I am thankful for my creator, God who loves me and protects me. Jesus, who went to the cross for me so that I could have my sins forgiven. The Holy Spirit who is in …
Just as I was getting back into writing again, COVID hit. It took me out for several days, but I’m feeling so much better now! I want to continue in my study of the Bible. The last couple of years, I’ve read through the entire Bible each year. One year reading an Old Testament, New …
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I’ve taken some time off from writing on this blog because I just needed a break from pouring out to replenish my soul a bit. I’ve still been at church leading worship every Sunday. We’ve had a few guest speakers recently and they did a great job, I just needed my focus to be elsewhere. …
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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 …
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