This past week, over and over I am seeing the reminder to not be selfish, to not be self-centered, and to extend God's love selflessly. I know that it's a fight during normal times. When fear is pounding on our door demanding to come in, the easiest thing is to shove everything in front of... Continue Reading →
To Fear or Be Refined?
With the chaos that has overtaken our world, it is easy to become panicked and anxious. The other day I was browsing Facebook and though most of the posts I was reading were trying to make this heavy situation a bit lighter, I still felt panic trying to come upon me. The same thing happened... Continue Reading →
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The Shepherds, The Wise Men, and Herod
Luke 2:12,16,20: "And this will be a sign for you [by which you will recognize Him]: you will find [after searching] a Baby wrapped in swaddling clothes and lying in a manger...So they went with haste and [by searching] found Mary and Joseph, and the Baby lying in a manger...And the shepherds returned, glorifying praising... Continue Reading →
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Beginning to Teach Them
Two weeks ago my hubby and I went on a date and during this date the topic of the kids learning about God came up. My husband said, "You know you can teach them at home, right?" I responded with an "I know," but inside I felt guilty because I hadn't been, at least not... Continue Reading →
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Taking Offense pt. 2
The definition of Offense (according to Webster) is: 1. An illegal act, 2. annoyance or resentment brought about by a perceived insult ...In the Greek it is Skandalon - A stick for bait, generally a snare, a stumbling block According to Webster it is a perceived wrong. When we get offended we are not looking... Continue Reading →
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Taking Offense
Taking offense, apart from being a sin itself, leads to other sins. James 3:5 says, " But a tiny spark can set a great forest on fire." One little spark of offense can lead to things like: Ungodly anger, suspicion, unkind words, defiance, hate, etc. Offense leads us away from God and prevents us from... Continue Reading →
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Are We Content?
No Matter how much we see, we are never satisfied. No matter how much we hear, we are not content.Ecclesiastes 1:8 We are constantly seeking things out to make us content. We are constantly looking for things to satisfy us. But God is not. God looks at us and is content. He's not off trying... Continue Reading →
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The Original Blessing
Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah chose to keep faithful to God while the others they were with let themselves be defiled. It may have seemed like a simple issue of food and what to eat, but it was still a test and because the four boys were faithful to God and what He called them... Continue Reading →
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Asking With Reverence
Keep on asking and it will be given you; keep on seeking and you will find; keep on knocking [reverently] and [the door] will be opened to you." Matt. 7:7 (ampc) I have heard this verse my entire life. It is one of the mantras of Christianity. "Ask and you will receive, seek and you... Continue Reading →
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Peter’s Denial
By the majority of accounts, Jesus simply tells Peter that Peter will betray Him. However, in Luke, Jesus not only tells Peter about the betrayal but then He says: "But I have pleaded in prayer for you, Simon, that your faith should not fail. So when you have repented and turned to me again, strengthen... Continue Reading →
Above My Waves 