Not every situation ends in disappointment. Those of us who are eternally minded, especially those with hearts for others to truly know the life and peace found in Christ, need to remember this. Yes, we live in a spiritual war zone, and we have seen those we desperately want to walk toward Jesus, walk away.Continue reading “Not every situation ends in disappointment”
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Why do some fall away?
For years, I had read this somewhat strange passage and wondered what it meant— “When an unclean spirit goes out of a man, he goes through dry places, seeking rest; and finding none, he says, ‘I will return to my house from which I came.’ And when he comes, he finds it swept and putContinue reading “Why do some fall away?”
Are you standing on hard ground?
Jesus talks of two situations where God’s people die—and asks the question, were these people worse sinners than others who dwelt in Jerusalem and then, He says, unless you repent you will also perish. (Luke 13:1-5) We know this. We know we need to repent of our sins. But right after that, Jesus talks aboutContinue reading “Are you standing on hard ground?”
Are you seeing this alarming trend?
I know we just celebrated moms but here is something I absolute cannot celebrate. It is an alarming trend that is causing us all to suffer. I’m seeing moms (and dads) elevating their children’s happiness over their children’s holiness. This often starts with child-centered parenting when they are infants, and continues with parents being okayContinue reading “Are you seeing this alarming trend?”
Will you be able to stand?
Right now, we are seeing the winds of hard days and our “cancel culture” blowing away those who aren’t planted with deep roots in biblical truth. Psalm 1 compares those who follow God to a strong tree planted by rivers of refreshing water and goes on to say, “The ungodly are not so, but areContinue reading “Will you be able to stand?”
My Sad & Happy Momma Heart
My heart is sad and happy all at the same time. It’s a momma heart and it’s just apt to be like that. It’s Mother’s Day weekend and my nest is empty. I’m so thrilled my kids are flying on their own. I’m sad they aren’t with me as much. We raise them to leave.IContinue reading “My Sad & Happy Momma Heart”
Is your following of God conditional?
God makes a profound covenantal promise to Jacob in his dream (Gen 28:13-15) and then Jacob makes a conditional vow to God. CONDITIONAL Then Jacob made a vow, saying, “If God will be with me and will keep me in this way that I go, and will give me bread to eat and clothing toContinue reading “Is your following of God conditional?”
Those who truly love us will tell us the truth.
Paul is about to lay down the pen to the most famous of letters ever written. His powerful, God-inspired words will forever influence the theology of human hearts. His hard words have inspired and challenged the church for thousands of years. Through Paul, God has clearly explained the only way dead men miraculously find eternalContinue reading “Those who truly love us will tell us the truth.”
How do we stand fast when the world is falling apart?
“Therefore, brethren, stand fast and hold the traditions which you were taught, whether by word or our epistle.” (2 Thess 2:15) One of my favorite preachers, Doug Sager, who is with Jesus now, used to say “When you are reading the Bible and see “therefore” ask what it’s there for.” I can still hear hisContinue reading “How do we stand fast when the world is falling apart?”
A few thoughts on marriage from a slow learner…
I am convinced more than ever that marriages, particularly those in the church, are under attack. And so, I felt led to share a few things I’ve learned as a wife over the years. I’m sure many of you could add more and are welcome to do so in the comments below. Here are mine—Continue reading “A few thoughts on marriage from a slow learner…”
Pain Place
I still live in the same town where my first husband took his life. My life still takes me to the place where the detectives told me they had found his body; and I sometimes have to drive very near the place where he killed himself. Many years have passed. Life has moved on, andContinue reading “Pain Place”
Three years ago today !
Three years ago today, I was baptized! Yes, me! I know some of you are shocked. If you’ve read my book, you know, like many of you, I was baptized as a child. But for years, I went my own way, did my own thing, and felt like I gave God enough to get by.Continue reading “Three years ago today !”
Fullness of Joy
In His presence is fullness of joy. (Psalm 16:11) I’m not sure I’ve so closely observed anyone who exudes the truth of this more than my son, Ben. God is Ben’s go to. Even as a little boy, he seemed to have God on his mind so often. He’d come to me with spiritual thoughtsContinue reading “Fullness of Joy”
A note from my daughter…
As I open my news feed to see professing Christians defending and arguing with other Christians about the suggestion that Taylor Swift’s new album is something to stay away from (the lyrics are anti-God), this note from my daughter popped up in my FB memories. It truly put everything in perspective as she began withContinue reading “A note from my daughter…”
Trusting ourselves too much and God too little.
What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? (Rom 8:31) God is for us, not against us. I recently heard a pastor say, “Don’t you think if God we’re out to get you, He would have gotten you by now?!” We laugh. We say weContinue reading “Trusting ourselves too much and God too little.”
Her Journal.
She was just twelve when I snapped this picture of her journal. A few years have passed but she’s still seeking God. She’s studying. She is trying to understand. She’s hiding God’s Word in her heart. For years, she’s watched her parents do the same. A while back, she and I were discussing a passageContinue reading “Her Journal.”
Do your friends truly love you? Do you truly love them?
I heard a pastor once say, “You can’t preach peace to those who walk in disobedience.” The truth is, as much as we want others to experience the rivers of peace we know because of Christ; those who insist on walking their own way, in disobedience to the ways of God, will never experience theContinue reading “Do your friends truly love you? Do you truly love them?”
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”
Failing God with Your Success
The ones who’ve lost so much, the ones who’ve struggled with trials and temptations and ran to God, oh how we love to hear their stories. And then there are the other stories, the ones we hear again and again of those who’ve obtained incredible success in life but fall; and often the story isContinue reading “Failing God with Your Success”
To not do THIS is foolish and dangerous
Yesterday, as I wrote about preparing our hearts for Easter, I shared about overcoming guilt and shame. What an amazingly MERCIFUL God we serve! Indeed, He is so good and faithful to forgive our sins when we confess and turn from them. He even says, He remembers them no more (Heb 8:12) and that causesContinue reading “To not do THIS is foolish and dangerous”
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