Three days ago, my husband attended a memorial service for the father of our dear friend. Yesterday we attended a wedding for the daughter of dear friends. Today we will attend a memorial service for another dear friend. The human soul is capable of such things…a roller coaster of highs and lows, twists and curves, …
Keepin’ the faith in all the crazy!
Hebrews 11:1 – Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. Just this past Easter Sunday there was another terrorist bombing; this time in Pakistan. It seems like every time I open up Yahoo to check my email, there’s a headline proclaiming another heinous act. What kind of …
The Armor of God: Hold Up Your Shield of Faith!
By studying Ephesians 6:10-20, we are becoming equipped for spiritual warfare, as we put on the full armor of God. Let’s review a few things from what we’ve learned so far. · We battle in God’s strength, not our own flesh, because this is a spiritual war. · We have an enemy who is smart, …
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What Jesus Did
As I thought about what this weekend represents for Christ-followers, I went back and read through Matthew’s description of the last few days of Jesus’ earthly life. There were so many people involved in those last few days. Many were intimately involved, part of the decision-making process, like the Pharisees and chief priests, Pilate, and …
Tips on Using Blue Letter Bible
Bible study can be daunting at times. Ultimately, it is God’s word, His revelation of Himself to us, and we can gain incredible insights about Him without any study tools. His Spirit enlightens us to understand scripture. We should always first simply read the text, approaching it in a prayerful attitude asking God to speak …
The Way Of The Word 