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 …
Tag: Godliness
Are You In Your Right Mind?
Luke 8:35 – The people went out to see what had happened; and they came to Jesus, and found the man from who the demons had gone out, sitting down at the feet of Jesus, clothed and in his right mind; and they became frightened. The word used in this verse for “right mind” is …
The Gift of Difficulties
There’s something very special about a godly man or woman that I believe thrills God’s heart. After all, He did make us in His own image. Adam and Eve were created to have intimate fellowship with God. Psalm 4:3 tells us how God feels about a person who commits himself to a life of obedience …
Life After Salvation (In Four Simple Phrases)
Today is Day 29 of a 40-day devotional journey we're taking over at Around The Corner Ministries. I love it when scripture speaks to me in a clear way. Today's devotion is just such an example. I thought I might share it with you! If you want to join us for the rest of the …
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What Were You Thinking?
In a recent conversation with a sister in Christ I was reminded how serious the battle is for our thoughts. We are in a spiritual war, and for the believer, our thought life is usually the place where we are attacked the most, and where we need to put our best defense and offense in …