Posts Tagged ‘faith’
Got Concealed-Carry?
One of the most amazing, astounding, perplexing and comforting scriptures is found in 1 John 4:4, “You, dear children, are from God and have overcome them [evil spirits], because the One who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world.” The “them” John is referencing…
Read MoreGrace in the Identity Crisis
Years ago I worked for corporate America, receiving yearly reviews and salary increases…until we started having children. I have never regretted obeying God’s call to stay home with our three boys, but it was a huge adjustment. Not only did I feel inept at being a mommy, but there was…
Read MorePrayer that Changes the World
I personally believe Ephesians is one of the most powerful books of the Bible because of the profound spiritual revelation Paul gives, followed by prayer for us as believers. His prayers are earnest, intense, and laser-focused, as Paul’s heart-desire was that we would understand and appropriate these Truths. While each…
Read MoreTesting, Testing…
There is nothing like a pending natural disaster to test the heart and spirit. Isaiah 12:2 says, “Surely God is my salvation: I will trust and not be afraid. The Lord, the Lord is my strength and song; He has become my salvation.” But in the uncertainty of the impact…
Read MoreChange of Venue
Vacations offer a vital opportunity to escape from the rigors and monotony of our daily lives to do something different. For some, that means challenging physical activity, for others it is exploring faraway places and cultures, and for still others it is rest and relaxation. Invariably, the nature of the…
Read MoreWhat Are You Looking At?
While visiting my son a couple of years ago, I borrowed his kayak to paddle the finger of a lake upon which his house was tucked at the end. The morning was so beautiful and the water so still and peaceful that I glided with speed to the mouth of…
Read MoreAppropriating Selfless Love
Throughout Jesus’ life on Earth, He was doing and saying only what He saw the Father doing and saying (John 5:19, 8:28), and thereby giving us a picture of the Father: “Anyone who has seen Me has seen the Father.” (John 14:9) As Christ-followers, our desire and goal should be…
Read MoreSalvation’s Value
1 Peter 1:9 tells us that the goal of our faith is the salvation of our souls. It really should be, but as Christ-followers, has our salvation become such an accepted, taken-for-granted part of our lives that we focus our faith elsewhere? Do we see our eternal lives hanging in…
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