There it is again. The Mary/Martha passage. I know it. You probably know it too. Iâm tempted to move right past it. Except. I know it is meant for me.Again.đł âKim, Kim, you are (still) worried about many things.â Still. How I wish I was more like Mary, and less like Martha, in this encounterContinue reading “Holy Worrying? đł”
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The Root Cause of Most of Our Sin Choices
First, Iâd like to know what wrinkle cream the aging Sarah used! She must have had timeless beauty like Audrey Hepburn because as I continue reading in Genesis, yet another king (see Genesis 20), has taken notice of herâŚand here goes Abraham lying again that she is his sister! Abraham is rebuked by the worldlyContinue reading “The Root Cause of Most of Our Sin Choices”
Beware!
I love how the Bible sugarcoats everything and only tells the simple, pretty stories. Except it doesnât. The Bible is real. God shows us the proclivity of humans to see Him do amazing things and then turn right around and blow it. After Lot and his two daughters had just been supernaturally rescued from SodomContinue reading “Beware!”
Sodom and Gomorrah, our Culture, and Loving those caught up in sinâŚ
Sodom and Gomorrah (Gen 19). The story is so very familiar to many who grew up in church. Itâs also so very strange. As a young girl, in what was called âSunday Schoolâ, I remember sitting in the hard wooden chair thinking about Lotâs wife being turned into a pillar of salt. I remember imaginingContinue reading “Sodom and Gomorrah, our Culture, and Loving those caught up in sin⌔
The Year of the LIE!
As we often do, my husband and I talk as we are brushing our teeth before bed. Itâs silly really. Our sentences are humorously interrupted as we pause to spit, but weâve carried on like this for years. Last nightâs conversation turned to the recent headlines, and we quipped that this year has felt likeContinue reading “The Year of the LIE!”
One day every sad thing will become untrue
As Christianâs, there is something we have to do that is incredibly hard to do. We have to be okay with not understanding everything. Iâve talked with so many people, in just the past week, who are walking through incredibly hard things, or dealing with situations that just make no earthly sense. Something devastating hasContinue reading “One day every sad thing will become untrue”
Remember WHO youâre talking toâŚ
Many of us are concerned as we look at our world. I see people posting about praying who typically do not do such things. Hard times certainly cause us to look for help anywhere we can get it and to think about the fragility of life and eternity. And, many reason, âHeaven sounds like aContinue reading “Remember WHO youâre talking to⌔
When the trouble just keeps coming
What do you do when the trouble JUST keeps coming? The trouble, the pain, just keeps coming and coming–piling up, suffocating, and consuming every thought. You search for hope in the darkness. You barely remember the time, a long time ago, when you thought if you just followed Jesus life would go, well, easy. ButContinue reading “When the trouble just keeps coming”
Not today Satan!
You know the evil one does not want you to believe the promises of God, right? Genesis contains promises of God that are foundational to our faith. Oh, how I love to hear the crinkling of the pages as I open the living, breathing, promise-filled Word of God! As I turn to Genesis 12, GodContinue reading “Not today Satan!”
But what if you are STRUGGLING to believe God?
Noah lived 350 years after the flood and dies. His descendants are listed in Genesis 10. The earth population grows. At this point, all people spoke the same language and they decided to stay together and build a city and a tall tower in the plain of Shinar (Babylon). (Gen 11) But remember, God hadContinue reading “But what if you are STRUGGLING to believe God?”
WARNING!
Iâm pretty sure Iâve mentioned this before. Over the years, well, as long as I remember I have struggled with anger. Oh itâs much better now (thank you Jesus), but when I was little, my grandpa (I called him âPapawâ because thatâs what we do in the South), told me âMost folks need to countContinue reading “WARNING!”
The Questioning of Truth. Same Old ATTACK.
So the cunning, evil, serpent (the fallen Satan) questions Eve about what God had really said to her. (Gen 3:1) He then tells her what God has said is not really true. (Gen 3:4) The one who has come to steal, kill and destroy is saying the same thing, right now, to you, me andContinue reading “The Questioning of Truth. Same Old ATTACK.”
THIS is the way we fight our battles and walk in peace.
Slow down, friend. Take note of this. This is some help-you stuff. The Apostle Paul doesnât just say take a passing glance at good things, he says MEDITATE on them. âFinally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things areContinue reading “THIS is the way we fight our battles and walk in peace.”
Warning! Donât be seduced by false teachers of our day!
Paul seems to abruptly shift gears as he talks of rejoicing in the Lord (Phil 3:1) and then, BOOM!, âBeware of dogs, beware of evil workers, beware of mutilation!â (Phil 3:2) Paul is warning the believers to be on guard and to flee dangerous false teachers who put confidence in the flesh. If anyone hadContinue reading “Warning! Donât be seduced by false teachers of our day!”
Things to remember when âthisâ is hard and you long for victory.
Whatâs your âthisâ? As Paul famously sat imprisoned for the faith, he knew âthisâ would turn out for his deliverance through prayer and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ (Phil 1:19). He needed prayer and he needed the Holy Spirit to earnestly hope he wouldnât be ashamed, but that Christ would be magnifiedContinue reading “Things to remember when âthisâ is hard and you long for victory.”
Donât put faith in your own faith.
I think the enemy would love for us to believe we are the only ones whose faith has faltered. But this is not biblical. Throughout Scripture, God allows us to peak into the lives of some of the most faithful when they were the least faithful. Why would He do that? Perhaps, God allows usContinue reading “Donât put faith in your own faith.”
These words should never be spoken by a Christian!
âIâm so happy you found your truthâ. These words should never be spoken from the mouth of a Christian. There is no âyour truthâ and âmy truthâ. Truth is not relative. God forbid that we tell anyone, anywhere, about any subject, that they can find their own personal truth. But thatâs just what Iâm seeing,Continue reading “These words should never be spoken by a Christian!”
Hey, donât forget where REAL hope is found!!
I canât remember what had caused me to fear way back then, I just remember her response. Oh, how I miss my wise friend. Sheâs with Jesus now. She told me, âWhen the world is crazy, when you donât know what to do, draw closer to Jesus. Be prepared to give an answer for theContinue reading “Hey, donât forget where REAL hope is found!!”
How NOT to worry in these hard days
Itâs dark outside. My house is quiet. I havenât turned on the news yet, but I already had a âflash flood watchâ pop up on my phone. But my anxious heart, itâs been on a sort of âwatchâ for days. âŚtrouble seems to be looming around every cornerâearthquakes, Hurricane Ida, CoVid, Afghanistan, inflation, division⌠IContinue reading “How NOT to worry in these hard days”
Prone to wander, Lord I feel it.
As John closes his letter, he says, âWe know that whoever is born of God does not sin; but he who has been born of God keeps himself, and the wicked one does not touch him. We know that we are of God, and the whole world lies under the sway of the wicked one.âContinue reading “Prone to wander, Lord I feel it.”
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