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

A Lesson from Noah: Fulfill Your God-Given Purpose!

What do you do when you find yourself in the process of completing an impossible task? An impossible task paves the way for success and acclaim. When the Wright brothers  completed an impossible task in 1903, they changed the world forever. What was their impossible task? They built and flew the world’s first successful airplane. … Continue reading A Lesson from Noah: Fulfill Your God-Given Purpose!

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

Follow Abraham’s Example and Obey God

The call to go to a far-away land can invoke fear and excitement. Excitement because there might be some wonderful new experiences. Fear because you have no idea what the future holds. I can only imagine Abram's emotions when God said to leave everything behind and go to this far-off land. We are not told … Continue reading Follow Abraham’s Example and Obey God

Living and Walking in God’s Light

The dictionary defines community as a group of people living in the same place or having a particular characteristic in common. For the child of God, it goes deeper than that. The price of membership was paid with the blood of Jesus Christ. 1 John 1:7 AMP tells us, “but if we [really] walk in … Continue reading Living and Walking in God’s Light

God Desires Obedience

"True worship is obedience to God for no other reason than that you delight in God." J. D. Greear.John 4:34 NLT Then Jesus explained: “My nourishment comes from doing the will of God, who sent me, and from finishing his work. John 14:15 TPT“Loving me empowers you to obey my commands.    1 Samuel 15:22 NLT"But … Continue reading God Desires Obedience

I Wondered: Why did Noah Take Squirrels in the Ark?

Anyone who knows me knows that I love my garden a lot. I take special care and choose the plants I invite into my garden space. If you are an invasive, do your own thing, kinda plant, you have to go in a pot. You see, I take my garden seriously. After all my preparation … Continue reading I Wondered: Why did Noah Take Squirrels in the Ark?

The Blessings of Studying God’s Word

"The key to being blessed is to read, study, and remember God’s Word, and then you do what it says. The more you obey, the more you will be blessed." Rick Warren.Joshua 1:8 NLTStudy this Book of Instruction continually. Meditate on it day and night so you will be sure to obey everything written in … Continue reading The Blessings of Studying God’s Word

The Miracle is in Your House!

There are many issues in our lives that need attention, so it's not uncommon to feel overwhelmed at times. Parents look at  their children and have unexpressed concerns about their care. This can be even more burdensome when you are a single parent. This can lead to a feeling of hopelessness when you are unable … Continue reading The Miracle is in Your House!

Living Generously

“Many of us are being held hostage by bitterness because we are not willing to give to others what we have been given.” Dr. Tony Evans.Philippians 2:3 TPTBe free from pride-filled opinions, for they will only harm your cherished unity. Don’t allow self-promotion to hide in your hearts, but in authentic humility put others first … Continue reading Living Generously