Print PDF: Gods waiting on You 02.03.15 Passage: Luke 17:11-14 Key verse: “When He saw them, He said to them, “Go and show yourselves to the priests.” And as they were going, they were cleansed.” They left their hiding place when they heard that He was passing by. They approached the gathering from a distance, for they knew they weren’t welcome. They saw Him and the multitude that followed. Was He really Messiah? Was He really the great Healer and Deliverer? Shame and pain took over Continue Reading
Life’s Workouts are Meant to Strengthen our Faith (Weekend Column for AJC)
My body hurt with each step. I felt pain in muscles I didn’t remember having. The aftermath of my first workout in months was certainly memorable. It made me keenly aware that my muscles had not been exercised in a long, long time. They say that once you’re in the groove, working out is really fun. Indeed, I faintly remember enjoying it until about eight years ago, when various health problems and major surgeries kept me from the gym for months at a time. But ever since then, exercising has Continue Reading
Decision Time: Is God Still on the Throne?
Print PDF Copy: Decision Time_Is God Still on the Throne 01.20.15 Key Passage: Matthew 6:25-34 Key Verse: “So do not worry about tomorrow; for tomorrow will care for itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.” V. 34 It had been a long time since I heard God speak in such a clear, unmistakable way. It took me by surprise. Of all things He could have used to give me His message, He chose a bird. A plain, small backyard sparrow delivered a message that I would never forget. It was Continue Reading
One Step Before the Fall
Passage: 1 Corinthians 10:1-20 Key Verse: “Therefore let him who thinks he stands take heed that he does not fall. 13 No temptation has overtaken you but such as is common to man; and God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will provide the way of escape also, so that you will be able to endure it.” Vs. 12-13 “Get off your high horse, Patricia. You’re always only one step away from falling.” Those were the words that came Continue Reading
Wearing Wisdom Well in 2015 (Guest Post By Stephanie Wilkins)
I have been blessed with a visit from my sister and brother-in-law from Brazil for the past couple of weeks. Therefore I've been away from my computer, for good reason. I came across this great post by my dear friend Stephanie Wilkins and asked her permission to share it with my readers. Stephanie has started a wonderful ministry, encouraging people who suffer from Chronic Illnesses to thrive in their walk with Christ. Learn more about her and her ministry on her blog: No More Bandaids. And Continue Reading
My Christmas Letter to Jesus
Click Here to Print PDF: My Christmas Letter to Jesus 2014 Passage: Romans 8:31-39 Key Verse: “He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all—how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things?” (v.32) My heart sings this morning. Two days ‘til Christmas and I feel overwhelmed by the sense of belonging. God’s surrounding love makes my spirit soar. For each blessing I count for this past year, an old assurance echoes in my heart like a mantra: He Continue Reading
