Tag Archives: christianity

Our confidence quickly enlarges as we overcome our enemies and troublesome circumstances that overcome us in this life.  If God is not given the glory for these victories, another growth spurt takes place.  Along with our confidence growing, seeds of … Continue reading →

Chronicles is a great place to look for a name with meaning and significance!  Names were not just plucked from previous family names it seems; but original names. What a father named his son was influenced by what was occurring … Continue reading →

Our world is filled with warnings, signs, and even side effect warning labels attached to what is supposed to be helpful and healthy for us.  “Take this medicine” to relieve what ails you, advertisers proclaim; but know that taking it … Continue reading →

Wait, what?! That cannot be true!  Our pastor has been dating another woman who is not his wife?  But he is our pastor, how could he do that?  We look to him to solve our problems, give counsel, correct our … Continue reading →

It has been said that there is greater joy in the journey than upon the arrival at our destination.  Mm.  But it seems that it all depends on our motives reflected in our attitudes in the journey.  There is a … Continue reading →

“Rome wasn’t built in a day” is a phrase still today to mean that important achievements, complex projects, or great things take time, patience, and consistent effort to complete and cannot be rushed. The phrase serves as a reminder to be patient … Continue reading →

I was in elementary school when the people of our church met on a section of ground just outside Oklahoma City.  At that time, I didn’t fully realize what was going on but I certainly felt the excitement of the … Continue reading →

Before reading 2 Samuel 22, the next chapter in our reading and study of 2 Samuel, I spend time alone with God in the quiet of the first hour of the day.  This is a daily, much needed discipline that … Continue reading →