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Bigger-than-I-know…and PEACE.

Do I want the things God wants, or do I still want my way just a little bit more? Am I really making EVERY effort to be fruitful in my faith? Inspired by God, Peter said to “make every effort” to possess things like faith, virtue, knowledge, self control, perseverance, godliness , kindness, and loveContinue reading “Bigger-than-I-know…and PEACE.”

Trusting God for Tomorrow-Kim’s testimony and teaching videos from this past weekend

I had been struggling to feel like I had what God wanted me to say. I’m a planner by nature and this past weekend’s speaking was coming up fast. To top it off, my Dad had just passed away and I couldn’t seem to focus. But then, just as it has happened a few timesContinue reading “Trusting God for Tomorrow-Kim’s testimony and teaching videos from this past weekend”

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…”

Chasing 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 chasing contentment. SoContinue reading “Chasing Contentment”

You can’t be NEUTRAL on 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 on your FAITH.”

It’s HARD 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 “It’s HARD to die to self!”

Hold Tight

Take a slow read of these words the Apostle Paul penned so very long ago. May we take them to heart in this day. May we not live in fear, but be warned and so very careful about who we allow to speak into our lives – “If anyoneteaches otherwiseand does not consentto wholesome words,evenContinue reading “Hold Tight”

When you need hope…

God sees.He knows.There’s rest to be had in this truth. But how? Let’s remember our Good Father always and accurately sees everything. Everything. (Heb 4:13 and Job 28:24) He does. We can take that to the bank. So, let’s don’t spin our wheels, wring our hands, and lose sleep over what we can’t control. Instead,Continue reading “When you need hope…”

He will do us no wrong

These words came back to mind today. My spirit needs to remember…maybe yours does as well. God is asking me to trust Him a little more, open my hands a little wider, further peal back my fingers, lay down my desires once again, and place my eyes squarely on Him. But that’s a scary place.Continue reading “He will do us no wrong”

When the Hard Things Pile Up

Sometimes, the hard things pile up, and we can feel like Job. Even those who don’t read the Bible know about the tragedies of Job. In the midst of it all, the Bible tells us, Job walked forward, but could not see God. He looked backward, but could not perceive Him. (Job 23:8) Where wasContinue reading “When the Hard Things Pile Up”

Is God shaking us?

As craziness and immorality continues to be justified and celebrated in this country, and scary things continue to happen around us, I’ve wondered if God is shaking us. There’s part of me that still holds out hope that better days will come through the election of God-fearing leaders. But that hope has continued to dwindle.Continue reading “Is God shaking us?”

Many people who truly feel sorry for their sins never come to God and ask for forgiveness

Is Judas in heaven or hell? There has been much debate over the actions of Judas in Matthew 27:3-5. He throws the thirty pieces of silver at the temple then goes and hangs himself. At the very least, Judas realized those thirty pieces of silver, his idea of the better way, was far from better.Continue reading “Many people who truly feel sorry for their sins never come to God and ask for forgiveness”

Judas Heart

Judas betrayed Jesus (Matt 26:47). His name is forever linked with betrayal. He sold Jesus for thirty pieces of silver, and we’ve shaken our heads that he could betray the Son of God for so very little…for so cheap. While I know Jesus was completely in control, came to die, and could have called downContinue reading “Judas Heart”

It’s a wound that cuts so deep…

If you’ve ever felt betrayed by a friend you know that’s a wound that cuts deep. Jesus said it would happen to Him.And it did. “All the disciples forsook Him and fled.” (Matt 26:56) Prophecy was fulfilled. He was on His way to the Cross. He went alone. He stood alone. His friends deserted Him.Continue reading “It’s a wound that cuts so deep…”

Ever wondered why God just didn’t work for you?

Jesus finds his disciples sleeping after He had asked them to watch with Him. He says, “Could you not watch with Me one hour?” And then He warns, “ Watch and pray, lest you enter into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak” (Matt 26:36-41) Jesus knows us better than we knowContinue reading “Ever wondered why God just didn’t work for you?”

Fool-Proof Exercise

About this time every year, I start thinking about diet and exercise. Anybody else? But you know, the Bible says strenuous spiritual exercise is better than physical exercise. And if ever we need to be spiritually strong, it’s now, in these crazy times we are living. Paul says to “exercise yourself toward godliness” (4:7). TheContinue reading “Fool-Proof Exercise”

Have you felt alone? Have you wished God’s will had been different?

Have you ever felt so very alone? Jesus knew what it felt to be alone. No one cheering Him on. No one walking with Him. No one holding His hand or even his closet friends staying awake while He prayed in the Garden of Gethsemane. (Matt 26:36) And have you ever wished God’s will wouldContinue reading “Have you felt alone? Have you wished God’s will had been different?”

Powerful Help!

At the proclamation of the New Covenant between God and man, the disciples sung a hymn (Matt 26:30). They worshipped. They understood that Jesus was surely doing for them what they could never do for themselves. Or did they? For after they sang, they went on to the Mount of Olives where Jesus said, “AllContinue reading “Powerful Help!”