Four years ago I tried to read the Bible from start to finish, but it ended up in the trash before getting through Genesis. That sounds horrible, but I have to admit it's the truth. I concluded that … [Read more...]
Danger of Compromise
When we're serious about spiritual growth, temptations abound to redirect our steps. We could experience a situation or setting that seems easy enough to handle... even when we know it's probably … [Read more...]
Struggling with Forgiveness
Forgiveness isn't always easy, especially when we've been hurt to the core. At some point in life we all struggle to forgive, but hanging on to anger, resentment and thoughts of revenge only cause … [Read more...]
What Kind of Seeds Do You Sow?
We've all heard the saying "you reap what you sow," but to me it always sounded like some kind of threat. It's often used with a cautionary tone or thrown into conversations about others or after a … [Read more...]
The Jailer is Set Free in Faith
I heard a sermon this weekend about a jailer who took extra steps to secure Paul and Silas during their imprisonment. They were considered high-profile prisoners, and it was an important assignment … [Read more...]
Praying for Difficult People
Praying for difficult people might sound like a contradiction. It's not necessarily people who are difficult but the evil that works (or attempts to work) through them. But we do find ourselves in … [Read more...]
Prayer of Saint Francis
What better way to start the day then with the Prayer of St. Francis? If we want to grow closer to God, deepen our prayer lives and learn to love our neighbor as ourselves, this prayer is an excellent … [Read more...]
Secret Prayer Motives
When we pray, do we expect God to take a side? Do we sometimes have secret prayer motives? When we feel wronged, we want to know that someone witnessed the injustice. We want to feel consolation … [Read more...]
More Faith, More Belief
More faith and more belief... how do we get there during dry spells? Do we need to see continuous miracles to believe? If so, wouldn't that contradict our faith? And how about when we do believe, but … [Read more...]
Going By Faith Testimony: Inviting God to the Wedding Part 1
I'd like to share a testimony about going by faith. It was during a time that has the potential for stress: planning a wedding. The time frame was two months, and the date was set for Valentine's … [Read more...]
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