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The world is hard. The Bible is God-breathed to help us.

Even when Jesus walked the earth, there were those who pretended to be righteous. They wanted to deliver Him to the power and authority of the governor. They wanted to catch Him in something so the government could contain, control, and ultimately condemn Him. But He perceived their craftiness (Luke 20:23). And so should we!Continue reading “The world is hard. The Bible is God-breathed to help us.”

What would you say?

The prophet Elijah said to the people —“How long will you falter between two opinions? If the LORD is God, follow Him; but if Baal, follow him.” (1 Kings 18:21) May our hearts receive those words. And, just how would you respond to Elijah’s question? Would you follow a demon masquerading as a false godContinue reading “What would you say?”

The thing about hanging out with sinners…

When people spend time with you, do they see Jesus in you and desire to follow Him more? Zacchaeus, that wee little man, who climbed the Sycamore tree and invited Jesus to dine with him, was well known for his sins (Luke 19:7). But after spending time with Jesus, he repented of his sins andContinue reading “The thing about hanging out with sinners…”

When Father’s Day is HARD.

My heart breaks this Father’s Day weekend for all those who have scrolled through the Father’s Day posts and feel like they have no one to thank. Do you know children, who grow up without a father in the home, are much more likely to end up poor, drop out of school, be in prison,Continue reading “When Father’s Day is HARD.”

His little girl

I’ve not processed the words I’m about to write. I have cried at just the thought of them. My Daddy is not here this Fathers Day. He left to be with Jesus in January. It’s the first without him, and it hurts so incredibly much. I want just one more hug. I want to hearContinue reading “His little girl”

Monday Morning Life and Peace

Have you ever read a familiar passage of scripture and suddenly, something just stands out to you, that maybe, you never really noticed before? I’ve honestly thought to myself, though I know it’s not true, “God, did you just put that there?” This happened to me as I was reading in Philippians. Paul was givingContinue reading “Monday Morning Life and Peace”

In our desire to love others, we can’t encourage what God calls sin.

Let’s be careful to walk in truth, as defined by the Bible. Let’s understand there is no “my truth” and “your truth.” Let’s understand the danger of the popular phrase -“I’m so happy you found your truth”. These words should never be spoken from the mouth of a Christian. Truth is not relative. God forbidContinue reading “In our desire to love others, we can’t encourage what God calls sin.”

Jesus is honest about the cost of following Him.

The man who reclined at the table, so long ago, listening to Jesus teach, thought it sounded great! He exclaimed, “Blessed is he who shall eat in the kingdom of God!” (Luke 14:15) He was ready to make his dinner reservations in Heaven. But our honest Savior wanted the man (and all of us) toContinue reading “Jesus is honest about the cost of following Him.”

Not every situation ends in disappointment

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”

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”