Kim Jaggers

So, why all the craziness in this world God created?

So, why all the craziness, and sadness, and sickness, and disease,and death in this world God created? Genesis, chapter three. The Fall. Most of us know the true story of sin entering the world. And it is true, you know. “It is idle to call the narrative of the Fall a mere allegory; one hadContinue reading “So, why all the craziness in this world God created?”

Genesis, all the Bible, should impact your beliefs, (including your political ones!)

God details creation in Genesis 1. Then, in chapter two, we are given more details about how He did this. How we interpret these passsages and apply them to our lives is tremendously important. In six literal days, God created all that we see and know as creation. This six-literal-day interpretation is important for manyContinue reading “Genesis, all the Bible, should impact your beliefs, (including your political ones!)”

Gender Identity-Regardless of what we call ourselves, the Creator calls the shots

“So God created man in His image, in the image of God He created him, male and female He created them.” (Gen 1:27) Male.Female. “God blessed them, and God said to them, “Be fruitful and multiply” (Gen 1:28) “God saw everything THAT HE HAD MADE, and indeed it was very good”. (Gen 1:31) When menContinue reading “Gender Identity-Regardless of what we call ourselves, the Creator calls the shots”

NOW, more than ever, we need to understand this!

God spoke it all into being. “Then God said,”“and it was so.” Over and over.He spoke.It was. Open your Bible to Genesis chapter one. Take a few moments and read these words written by Moses. Set aside the familiarity and ask the Lord to open your eyes afresh to the power and majesty of HisContinue reading “NOW, more than ever, we need to understand this!”

Let’s study Genesis

In the beginning God. In the beginningGod. How do you move past the extraordinary, incomprehensible, awesome fact that God was the beginning that had no beginning? He always has been.He always will be. He is indescribable, uncontainable and undefinable. Yet I’m drawn to know Him. I want to know Him more. I want a betterContinue reading “Let’s study Genesis”

When they call you names…

A while back, a young, full of himself and this world person, called me “”Karen” after I had written something he didn’t like. While he meant it in a derogatory way, I smiled because one of the most godly women I have ever known was named “Karen”. She is with Jesus now, and she wasContinue reading “When they call you names…”

Contentment

Great gain.We want that.We all want that. Paul said, “ Now godliness with contentment is great gain”. (I Tim 6:6) How true. Godliness with contentment. “So, I’ll follow God and be content with where He leads and what He gives.” But, that’s easier said than done for our flesh-filled, wandering hearts who are constantly chasingContinue reading “Contentment”

Is God truly enough for you?

There’s that word, “all”. “Trust in the LORD with all your heart” (Prov 3:5) But honestly, isn’t it enough to trust in the Lord with MOST of my heart? Can’t I trust the Lord, and the government, and my bank account, and my health, and …… Does “all” really mean, “all”? Isn’t it okay, toContinue reading “Is God truly enough for you?”

You can’t be NEUTRAL in your faith.

You can’t be neutral in your faith. If it impacts you, you should want it to impact those you care about. John Piper went so far as to say, “If you don’t want people to believe what you believe about God, your views of Him are not functionally significant for you.” The fact is, ifContinue reading “You can’t be NEUTRAL in your faith.”

Caution!

I feel a caution, deep in my soul, to heed the words from Oswald Chambers today, that we are, “to be devoted to a Person, not to a cause.” (My Utmost for His Highest). We are called to absolute devotion to Jesus Christ…He is to remain my hope, passion and my delight above all else.Continue reading “Caution!”

Update!

Just thought I’d update on me, our family, and where I’m headed next in the Word. I’m doing much better after CoVid. My sweet husband now has it but is starting to feel better. I’ll see my cardiologist next week but continue to get good reports. The initial area of biggest concern has been determinedContinue reading “Update!”

You aren’t the only one struggling to die to self.

It’s far from easy.It’s stinking hard. It’s a hard and holy thing to die to self.And you aren’t the only one struggling with it. For many, who walk with Jesus, it’s a slow thing as we learn little by little, year after year, to die to things that don’t really matter and hold on toContinue reading “You aren’t the only one struggling to die to self.”

March for Life

Today, thousands will give up other things they could be doing and March for Life. Because of technology, like ultrasounds, we all know it’s a baby—a life they march for. The issue is no longer, “is that a life”, but am I going to choose my self (my desires, my comfort, my plans, my goals)Continue reading “March for Life”

I want to be on the other side…

I want to be on the other side. You know the other side of the current problem impacting my life. I want to feel the rejoicing that comes AFTER the pain and worry have subsided. I know what that is like.I’ve seen God be faithful before. But right now.I’m in the “not yet”. I’m inContinue reading “I want to be on the other side…”

A CAUTION for those getting comfy at home

Some studies suggest 30 percent of church-goers have left the church during this pandemic. Many are probably cultural Christians who don’t truly know Jesus. But not all. Some of you, who truly know Jesus, have decided you like your church better on a screen because you prefer the edited, less-messy version. I get it. IContinue reading “A CAUTION for those getting comfy at home”

You Can Run Back!

They find the tomb empty. Suddenly angels appear and remind the women of the words Jesus had said about his death and resurrection. The women run to tell the eleven, but the disciples didn’t believe them. But Peter. Peter rose and ran to the tomb. (Luke 24) Why Peter? We know from other parts ofContinue reading “You Can Run Back!”

When you don’t have the answers.

I don’t have answers to life’s questions. God knows I have many, many questions. I long for Him. I want to understand Him. I want to follow Him. But, if I am honest, I also want life to be stable, predictable and easy. When hard days come, I want to immediately see what God isContinue reading “When you don’t have the answers.”

For those in the BATTLE

I take notice when I hear their stories. The ones who have suffered and stayed. They endure the hard marriages, they care for the elderly parent, they patiently raise the child with special needs who will never leave home. They love the prodigal. They serve the homeless and pick up the broken and addicted. TheyContinue reading “For those in the BATTLE”

Is this on your list for the New Year?

It’s a hard and holy thing. It’s still on my list as I think about goals for this new year. I think it may always be. To die to self. For many, who walk with Jesus, it’s a slow thing as we learn little by little, year after year, to die more to things thatContinue reading “Is this on your list for the New Year?”

Thoughts on why many walk away from the faith

Many of us have seen our own sin, we’ve been sick of it, repented, and marveled at a Savior who knew every ugly, horrible, secret thing we have ever done and still loved us enough to die for us. What great love that took! Many of us get this about the time we have kidsContinue reading “Thoughts on why many walk away from the faith”