I’ve read a few articles lately about whether Christians should participate in Halloween. I actually think it’s a worthwhile discussion and something that every believer should examine for themselves. I also believe that we should respect one another’s freedom to decide. When I was a child, we went trick or treating. We never spent money …
Two Distractions We Must Overcome If We Are To Live On Mission
One of my favorite scriptures is Lamentations 3:22-23: The Lord’s lovingkindnesses indeed never cease, for His compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness. I don’t know about you, but I set a lot of goals for myself, but I don’t seem to accomplish a lot of them. I see changes …
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Just As I Am – Grace or Legalism?
I grew up in an Independent Baptist Church. My mom was the pastor’s secretary, and I spent many summers going to work with her, playing in my pastor’s house, hanging out with his granddaughter who was close to my age, and babysitting the younger grandchildren. For a time, I cleaned house for my pastor’s wife …
When Mamaw Forgave
As I continue to develop this blog, I have a goal to include more personal faith stories. The devotionals and Bible studies I write on this platform are always rooted in something that God is showing me or teaching me from His Word, so what I write about is definitely related to me personally. But …
What Are You Doing With Your Inheritance?
Have you ever received an inheritance of a great deal of money? Or been given a gift of something very valuable? Maybe it wasn’t valuable in the sense of monetary worth, but it was special and precious to you? If you haven’t then just imagine with me that you did! Then think with me, how …