So this morning as I continued in my personal study (reading through the Psalms and Proverbs), I read Proverbs 13. This is the third time I have read this chapter so far this year, and I have to say that God always seems to draw new things to my attention. This morning He brought an important truth to the forefront. … Read More
Satan’s Graffiti
As I was reading through the book of Job in The Message, Job 14:4 stopped me dead in my tracks. Check it out … “You graffiti my life with lies…” While I know that this phrase was used by Job to describe what his “friends” were doing to him in an attempt to explain why he was going through so … Read More
Questions and Answers
Have you ever read a passage of Scripture, knowing what it says, but wondering what it looks like in practice? That’s exactly what happened to me when I read Ephesians 6:18. Let’s study through this, phrase by phrase, and get some answers to our questions. “With every prayer and request, pray at all times in the Spirit, and with this … Read More
Thoughts from Ephesians 3:14-21
Read Ephesians 3:14-21 14 For this reason I bow my knees before the Father, 15 from whom every family in heaven and on earth derives its name, 16 that He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with power through His Spirit in the inner man, 17 so that Christ may dwell in your … Read More
Words Matter
I really enjoy looking back through my journals to see what God had to say to me at different times in my life. Looking back gives me a good measure of how (or “if”), I am maturing in my Christian walk. I came across this journal entry this morning, and sheesh, it was as convicting today as it was the … 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
Do You See Him?
“From the God of your father who helps you, And by the Almighty who blesses you [with] blessings of heaven above, Blessings of the deep that lies beneath, Blessings of the breasts and of the womb.” ~~Genesis 49:25~~ “Blessed [be] the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly … Read More
A Pleasing Aroma
When I was a little girl, I remember every Sunday morning hearing my mom in the kitchen preparing a pot roast to go into the oven to slow cook while we were at church. I remember hearing the tap, tap, tap of her feet on the wooden basement steps as she carried up the potatoes and onions that would find … Read More
Where’s the Peace?
As I look at the condition of our world today, the last thing I see is peace, and frankly, seeing the social and economic upheaval really rocks me at times. Can you relate? Well, times certainly weren’t peaceful when Jesus was alive either, and they were going to get worse. So Jesus gave His disciples some advice in how to … Read More
Am I Good Enough?
Do you have an ongoing struggle with feelings of inadequacy, as you strive to be good enough to gain the approval of people? Well, as a recovering “people-pleaser”, I have to admit my answer to that question is a resounding “yes”. Well, 2 Corinthians 3:4-6 addressed my feelings of inadequacy and helped me realign my focus this morning. Check this … Read More