True Disciples Walk in Love

We live in a world today where the line is blurred between those who walk by faith in the Lord and those who use our faith to their own advantage and hurt our testimony and cause others to look at us with disdain. As in every group, there is something that identifies one group from … Continue reading True Disciples Walk in Love

Heart Shift-Obey the Lord

“Jesus does not respond to our worry-filled way of living by saying that we should not be so busy with worldly affairs. He does not try to pull us away from the many events, activities, and people that make up our lives. . . . He asks us to shift the point of gravity, to … Continue reading Heart Shift-Obey the Lord

Need a Changed Heart? Try Jesus!

Have you ever had an experience where there was something in your home that needed your attention, and you decided to fix it yourself? I’m sure that I am not the only person who has taken those matters into my own hands. Sometimes the ‘fix’ work and other times, it depends on who is evaluating. … Continue reading Need a Changed Heart? Try Jesus!

Detangled and Set Free!

Last week, I was working in my garden. We live in a community where you must be mindful about which plants beautify the front of your home. Last year we planted some rose bushes that the deer seemed to love. They were progressing nicely. Every morning, I went outside and watered the roses, and they … Continue reading Detangled and Set Free!

Called to Live in Freedom

“Freedom is something that is related to the very heart and core of the Gospel of the grace of God. The Bible teaches that there is a bondage which men have who are in sin, but once a man has been converted to Jesus Christ freedom becomes a part of his very nature.”  Bily Graham. … Continue reading Called to Live in Freedom

Fulfilling God’s Purpose

“The purpose of God is the sovereign cause of all that good that is in man, and of all that external, internal and eternal good that comes to man. Not works past, for men are chosen from everlasting; not works present, for Jacob was loved and chosen before he was born; nor works foreseen, for … Continue reading Fulfilling God’s Purpose

Godly Living: Staying Close to God

"Our great tendency in this age is to increase our speed, to run faster, even in the Christian life. In the process, our walk with God stays shallow, and our tank runs low on fumes. Intimacy offers a full tank of fuel that can only be found by pulling up closer to God, which requires … Continue reading Godly Living: Staying Close to God

Love God: Love Others

"The greatest healing therapy is friendship and love." — Hubert H. Humphrey. Today, I want to add this quote because I have a friend like this: "God created us friends because He knew our moms couldn’t handle us as sisters." — Unknown  1 John 4:7 AMP Beloved, let us [unselfishly] love and seek the best for one another, … Continue reading Love God: Love Others

Blessed Through Obedience

"I believe Christians often perceive obedience to God as some test designed just to see if we’re really committed to Him. But what if it’s designed as God’s way of giving us what’s best for us?' - Craig Groeschel.Genesis 12:4 NLT So Abram departed as the Lord had instructed, and Lot went with him. Abram … Continue reading Blessed Through Obedience

Why Choose Disobedience?

“Disobeying God is the same as telling Him to hold back all of the blessings that come with obedience, and bring on all the punishments that come with disobedience. That is not only stupidity, it's insanity.” – Joy Dawson. Deuteronomy 11:28 NLT But you will be cursed if you reject the commands of the Lord your God … Continue reading Why Choose Disobedience?