As I came across this verse today, I had several questions that came to mind. I jotted them down and will do my best to try to answer them because I wanna know what love is! Haha. Here we go! Why did John begin this verse with “Dear children”? Because we, as believers, are children of God? Perhaps because we … Read More
Clothes
What is the first thing you notice in this picture? If you’re anything like me, it’s the bride’s stunning dress. This morning I was reading a devotional which included Galatians 3:27 in the Amplified Version. A part of that verse REALLY struck me. — “…in Christ [into a spiritual union with the Christ, the Anointed] . . .have clothed yourselves with … Read More
Trust
I was reading in the book of 2 Kings this morning, and I have to say that, although I’ve read these portions of Scripture numerous times, this morning things popped out to me that I hadn’t picked up on before. Thank you Spirit of God! (I’ve included the Scripture passages at the very bottom if ya wanna give it a … Read More
A Road Less Traveled
Her ways are pleasant ways,And all her paths are peace.~~Proverbs 3:17~~ I’ve been doing a study on “shalom” and this morning I came across Proverbs 3:17 as I studied. As usual, I always begin by looking at the definitions of the key words in their original language. As I did, I got so excited!!! Check this out! So, as often … Read More
Reality
So this morning I was reading in 2 Kings, and let me just say WOW! Check it out… When the servant of the man of God got up and went out early the next morning, an army with horses and chariots had surrounded the city. “Oh no, my lord! What shall we do?” the servant asked. “Don’t be afraid,” the prophet answered.“Those who … Read More
Mercy, so that…
“Yet for this reason I found mercy, so that in me the foremost [of sinners], Jesus Christ might demonstrate His perfect patience as an example or pattern for those who would believe in Him for eternal life”. ~~1 Timothy 1:16~~ This verse really spoke to my heart this morning. The Spirit really drove home the fact that through Jesus I found mercy. … Read More
Why a Broom Tree?
I was reading 1 Kings 19:3-18 today. It’s funny how I can read a passage, and while I get the gist of the story, something seems to snag me. Well today’s “snag” was the mention of a “broom tree”. The story was that Elijah was fleeing from Ahab, just following the showdown between himself (God, really) and the priests of … Read More
A “Lot” of Lessons
So after finishing Revelation last week, I decided to start again at the beginning of the Book. Don’t you just LOVE that no matter how many times you’ve read through the Bible, God always has something fresh and new to show you in its pages?! I love God a lot, just sayin… Anyway, I began reading this morning in Genesis … Read More
How’s Your Thinkin’?
I don’t know about you, but I am my own worst enemy when it comes to allowing my thought life to defeat me in my spiritual walk. Since God so plainly addresses in Philippians 4:8-9 what should define our thought life, I decided to dig into each word of this passage to see where I may have — may have? HA! … Read More
A Show and Some Sheep
So last night I watched a show I had saved on the DVR. The show was about truck drivers, delivering loads over various dangerous roads. Well, this one driver’s load was a flock of sheep. When they arrived at their destination and opened the trailer, the sheep just stood there looking at them. You’d think after being penned up for … Read More