Really digging into the Bible requires time spent to read and reread the scripture, looking for a little nugget that might unlock the mysteries within. God reveals mysteries to us. Before you begin to study, pray that God will open you up to His Word, and open up His Word to you. You can even …
Day 2 Of Our Study of James
Yesterday we looked at verses 1 and 2. Today, I’d like to look at verses 5-8. Click here to look at yesterday’s blog. 5 If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him. 6 But when he asks, he …
Knowing God
To love like God, you first have to know God loves you and how he loves you! So, there has to be a disconnect for unbelievers because they don't know the love of God. When our world seems to come crashing down around us, it can seem cold, unfair, unforgiving, impersonal. If we don't understand …
What Is The Gospel?
I have grown up in the church, but I feel there is so much I didn't understand until I was older. Maybe I just didn't really listen when I was younger. I had heard the term "gospel" often, but didn't really equate it with the life of Jesus until I was well, older. You've probably …
What Is Truth?
I try to listen to our sermons on Sunday with an open mind. Our pastor has a way of getting my attention that makes me really pay attention to what he has to say before I pass judgment. This morning he asked up to open our minds and hearts and to be patient with him …
Despite The World There Is Hope In The Cross
Because Jesus overcame the cross, we have a hope that shouts louder than fear! When I sit down to write these blog posts about a sermon, I really spend some time looking over the scriptures involved and notes from the sermon. I don't want to just tell you what scripture it was based on. I …
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Do I Need To Go To Church?
Start your day in the Word... As I was doing my devotional this morning, I was reminded of how easily we can leave the church for one reason or another. We've been hurt by someone in the church, the hypocrisy of so called Christians who don't act like Christians, or life gets too busy. When …
A Watering Can?
Often times, I think we look at giving as something we have to do. But, I don't think that's the way it should be. God wants us to give joyfully. But, isn't that what we get from giving? Joy? It makes me feel good to give, especially when I know that my giving is helping …
What Prize Are You Reaching For?
I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. Image by 3D Animation Production Company from Pixabay I'm tired of the same old, tired, worn out topics on TV. I don't watch the news any more. I get tired of the mudslinging that goes on during …
Revelation 6|The Opening of the Seals
As we begin reading in Chapter 6, we see from John's vision, Jesus (the lamb) takes the scroll from God. And he opened the first of the 7 seals. The 4 horses of the apocalypse... Image by Jeroným Pelikovský from Pixabay I watched as the Lamb opened the first of the seven seals. Then I …
Where God Leads 