Finding Refreshment in the Word
One of the things I like most about the Bible is that it often uses common objects to illustrate Biblical truth. In scripture, rock is often used as a metaphor for God in several passages such as: He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress where I will not be shaken. Psalm 62:5-7 … [Read more...]
Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the deliverance the Lord will bring you today. The Egyptians you see to day you will never see again. The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still. Standing firm and standing still are not the two options that come rushing to my head when I … [Read more...]
When you can not see your way, all you need is ears to hear. The old adage, seeing is believing rules much of society’s thinking today. But if truth be told, most times in my life I haven’t had a full clear view of how things would turn out. As I have travelled throughout the journey of … [Read more...]
As you know today, we honor Martin Luther King’s birth. He was a great visionary, who had the fortitude to not only proclaim his dream but to stand up for his dream in the face of great opposition. He didn’t allow his current reality to block his view of a better tomorrow. The voice of the … [Read more...]
Have you ever played darts before? I am not sure why, but that was never a game played at my house. The closest thing I’ve done to playing darts is trying to pop a balloon with a dart at a carnival game. And sad to say, I was not very good at it. Although I clearly saw what my intended target was, … [Read more...]
Circumstances can draw us to God, but they can also pull us away from him. Ask any widow or widower. Ask anyone devastated by tragedy. pg. 132-133 Teaser Tuesdays is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading. Anyone … [Read more...]
I’m sending out a request to my brothers and sisters in Christ today. I have come across an unexpected challenge in my life. For anyone that has visited here knows, I’m unapologetically Christian while respecting the right of other’s to choose differently. My path has crossed with that of … [Read more...]
I received the following message from a friend today. Thus I’m sharing it with each of you (my bloggy friends). 3 things in life that never come back when gone 1. TIME 2. WORDS 3. OPPORTUNITY 3 things in life that should never be lost: 1. PEACE 2.HOPE … [Read more...]
He is settled in his mind that Jehovah will take care of him. Psalm 112:7b (TLB) Is the question of God being on your side settled in your mind? Amongst all the turmoil that you have experienced or are experiencing in your life, are you convinced that God will carry you through it? … [Read more...]
Yet my friends laugh at me, for I call on God and expect an answer. Job 12:4a (NLT) Notice the two verbs in the last section of the passage. One of the definition of call is to make a request or demand, which sounds like prayer to me. For many of us calling on God has become a part of daily lives … [Read more...]
