My husband likes to ask, “How do you know you’re in love?” I think this became one of his favorite questions during the years he did a lot of premarital counseling, but he’ll bring it up in almost any conversation. After hearing all kinds of answers, he says, “You know you are in love when …
Power Failure
A few days ago, we braved the solid sheet of ice masquerading as our driveway and headed toward Asheville to take my sweet mama home. She had spent the weekend with us because of the predicted snow and ice storm. Once we were out of our neighborhood, the main roads were clear, but about ten …
The Word That Saves
Romans 10:17 – So faith comes from hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ. This is such a powerful verse. Just twelve words here in the NASB translation. It jumped out to me, however, because I learned a slightly different version as a child (the KJV): So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing …
Is “Christian Zionism” Biblical?
My little group of Bible study ladies is studying through Romans. We are currently in Romans 9-11, which speaks directly about God's covenant plans for the nation of Israel. Israel is a "hot topic" for many reasons, and has been since God formed His chosen people, beginning with Abraham. I found the following article to …
The Hard and The Good About God
Romans 9-11 is a foundational passage to study if you want to know what God thinks about the Jews, the nation of Israel. It’s also foundational to understanding the sovereignty of God, juxtaposed against His mercy, grace, and compassion. Perhaps most importantly, it reminds us not to hold so tightly to one of God’s attributes …
The Way Of The Word 