Tag Archives: Faith

ON ANY GIVEN DAY—GOD!

To say there is no God is foolish.  Only fools are so entrenched in the world around us that truth escapes our view and blocks our understanding of all that is God.  Only fools are led by the nose to … Continue reading

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NATURE VERSUS NURTURE?

Nature is what people think of as pre-wiring and is influenced by genetic inheritance and other biological factors. Nurture is generally understood as the influence of external factors in the environment in which we live that exposes individuals to new … Continue reading

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DREAMING JAILMATES

When you think no one listens, someone comes along and listens intently to you.  Real listeners wait until you are finished, pause to consider what you have said, then respond.  Because they listen in this way; we put our trust … Continue reading

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GREAT BLESSINGS—GREAT RESPONSIBILITES

“His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!’”—Jesus’ story of trustworthy servants with integrity, Matthew 25:23 “The … Continue reading

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THE OTHER OLDER BROTHER—

The twin boys struggled to be first from the womb of Rebekah.  Esau was heading for the birth finish line when Jacob grabbed his heel.  But the grab didn’t pull Esau back from being born first.  We’ve spent the last … Continue reading

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GENERATIONS OF JEALOUSY

Jealousy is a sin that hampers all relationships.  Jealousy comes from comparing ourselves to others which turns all our thoughts, words, and actions into a competition for affection, worth, and value.  Leah and Rachel are two sisters who are extremely … Continue reading

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MAKING PEACE AS A STRANGER IN THE LAND

This world will try to shut me downPush and shove me to the ground but II been covered by the blood of ChristI am His and He is mineMay be hated but this ain’t my townPersecuted constantly beat downBut there’s … Continue reading

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GOD CREATED LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT!

As believing parents, we pray for our children to meet that special someone that God as chosen to come into their lives to love and cherish them.  We pray for God’s will to be done. We pray that this person … Continue reading

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WHO WILL PAY?

Most of us do it.  We go out to eat together with family or close friends.  At the end of the meal, we have a friendly argument over who will pay the check. It becomes a friendly game of “who’s … Continue reading

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“BECAUSE YOU OBEYED…”

“Does the Lord delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices as much as in obeying the Lord? To obey is better than sacrifice, and to heed is better than the fat of rams.” 1 Samuel 15:22 “…the Lord has told you what is good, and this … Continue reading

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