Read Mark 6:30-52 There’s so much good stuff in this passage, but today, the Spirit led me to focus on the relational aspect of Jesus with His apostles, more than on the miracles. “The apostles gathered together with Jesus, and they reported to Him all that they had done and taught. And He said to them, ‘Come away by yourselves … Read More
Lessons from Genesis 24
So this morning I was reading in Genesis 24 about the story of Abraham’s servant being sent to Abraham’s homeland to find a wife for Isaac. The Spirit was talking up a storm to me. Here are a four lessons He taught me. Check it out! NUMBER ONE – RELATIONSHIP DRIVES OUT FEAR When the servant was told what he … Read More
Skiing and Spiritual Growth
Ok, with that title you’re probably thinking I’ve finally lost it (haha), but bear with me and hopefully this will make sense to you. Stretch your mind with me as I draw an analogy between skiing and the Christian life. When you first decide to go skiing, you acquire all the necessary equipment: skis, boots, outerwear, goggles, etc. You get … Read More
Store up!
This morning I was reading in the book of Proverbs and something JUMPED off the page at me. Two little words that packed a big punch. Check it out… “My son, keep my words and STORE UP my commands within you.”, Proverbs 7:1 “Store up” — do we truly remember what we learn from Scripture…storing it away as something that … Read More
If you will…then I will
In studying my way through the Scriptures, I was impacted by 1 Kings 6:12-13 this morning. It held an “IF you will”, “THEN I will”. Check it out. “Concerning this house which you are building, if you will walk in My statutes and execute My ordinances and keep all My commandments by walking in them, then I will carry out … Read More
When Storms Hit
Life has been rather stormy for me in the past 24 months, and honestly, I have found myself stunned in the wake of the waves. In February of 2021, I lost my dad suddenly and was thrust into taking responsibility for my mom who had dementia. Then in November of that same year, I lost my aunt who I had … Read More
The Grace of God Enriches in Everything
As I studied through 1 Corinthians 1:4-9, the concept of “the grace of God enriches our lives in everything” really hit me. I mean think about that! The grace that we were given in Jesus Christ can enrich everything – our speech – our knowledge – our testimony – EVERYTHING. If it is enriching everything, then according to verse seven, … Read More
Are You Hungry?
One day a while back, Mike and I went out for breakfast. After I had enjoyed bacon, eggs and a waffle, we left the restaurant to run some errands. As we were getting into the turning lane to go to Dicks, my eyes landed on the sign that lists all the stores in that plaza. Among them was Noodles and … Read More
The Truth about Our Shepherd
Like a shepherd He will tend His flock, In His arm He will gather the lambs And carry them in the fold of His robe; He will gently lead the nursing ewes. ~~Isaiah 40:11~~ When I read this verse, all that I could think was, “What tender care God gives to His own!” As is my process when I study, … Read More
Sons and Daughters
If I surveyed 100 Christians and asked, ‘Do you believe that you are a son or a daughter of the King?’, I’d be fairly confident to say 95% would resoundingly say yes. My next question would be, ‘Do you live like it?’. Do we as believers truly know what it means to live like we’re a son or a daughter … Read More