Not being able to govern events, I govern myself” Michel de Montaigne The Church School Journal is a Bible student’s magazine originally printed in 1910, which includes various commentary illustrations intended to be used by Sunday School teachers and preachers. While browsing this timeless gem, I came across a story told by Henry Ward Beecher that beautifully illustrates the power of self-control. Beecher was an American preacher and social reformer, who lived in 19th-century New York state. Continue Reading
How to Rest from Worry {Recharge Wednesday LINKUP}
I can worry with my eyes closed. In fact, I’ve done some of my best fretting in my sleep. Even when I’m alert, worry drones on beneath the surface looking for an opening to pop through. My worries appear reasonable. Physical facts support them. But—and this is a big “but”—they leave out God. When I experienced some health issues that included fatigue and brain fog, assorted fears taunted me. My weakness frightened me. I realized that when I feel strong I believe that with God I can handle Continue Reading
Countdown to Freedom
The week is here!She Soars Women's Conference 2019 is this Saturday, April 27th, at Prayer and Praise Christian Fellowship in Woodstock, GA. During Jesus' ministry in Galilee and Judea, Jews followed Him everywhere. Some were curious. Others recognized the long-awaited Messiah had come. Most Jewish leaders were angry. He was in Jerusalem this time and had just challenged the leaders who wanted to stone an adulterous woman to death, according to the Levitical Law (Lev. 20:10). Jesus was Continue Reading
A Reflection on the Pain of Betrayal – LINKUP {The Atlanta Journal Constitution – Palm Sunday}
Historians offer us a glimpse of the appearance of Jerusalem and its vicinity at the time Jesus entered the city on “Palm Sunday.” It was Passover season, therefore open grounds and perhaps the side of every hill Jesus passed by on his way from Bethany were covered with tents and temporarily erected structures. Even early in the week, every available inn and house inside the city walls would have been full. History is not left without certain data which give us a fair estimate of the actual Continue Reading
What is Ruthless in Your Life? {Recharge Wednesday LINKUP}
The headache that comes back again and again. A chronic illness that knocks you off your feet without regard for where you’re headed or how much pain you’re already in. The thought in your head that you are not good enough, no matter how hard you’ve tried. A lie, on repeat, that you can’t ever measure up or be worthy of love. Guilt that won’t subside. The boss that never respects your time or how much has already been put on your plate on a tight deadline. A person who continues to abuse, Continue Reading
Does Grace Justify and Allow Sin? {The Great Debate}
The teachings of its resurrected Savior became the new guidelines for living for the first-century church. It was clear to all eyewitnesses who heard the many parables and teachings of Jesus, that He challenged the standards of righteousness preached by the Jewish rabbis for centuries. Jewish Practices 101 were clear then as they are for the Orthodox Jews today: God's chosen people are to seek holiness (Leviticus 19:2 ; 1 Peter 1:13-16), follow the ethical behaviors and traditions elaborated Continue Reading
