So this morning, in reading through the Bible chronologically, I read the book of 1 Timothy. Knowing the overall theme of the book, I approached this morning’s reading with the attitude, “yeah, I know what this book is about, so this is gonna be a review for me.” Boy was I wrong. God had plenty to say to me. “The … Read More
Lessons from the Bees
Every now and again something comes across my path that really impacts me, and when it includes anything in nature, that makes it even better! I came across this short writing not long ago and I knew I needed to share it with you. ___________________ My dad has bees. Today I went to his house and he showed me all … Read More
Love is the Greatest Gift
1 CORINTHIANS 13 ~~ CHRISTMAS VERSION If I decorate my house perfectly with plaid bows, strands of twinkling lights and shiny balls, but do not show love to my family, I’m just another decorator. If I slave away in the kitchen, baking dozens of Christmas cookies, preparing gourmet meals and arranging a beautifully adorned table at mealtime, but do not … Read More
Love ~ Sincere and Fervent
As I meditated on this verse, several questions rose to the surface in my mind. Why did Peter feel the need to connect “obedience to the truth” with a “purified” soul? What exactly is a purified soul? How does Peter define love? What’s the difference between “sincere” love of the brethren and “fervently” loving one another from the heart? Let’s … Read More
I Wanna Know What Love Is
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