The Great Communicator
Jesus said, “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me.” John 10:27 When I first became a Christian someone taught me to look for the attributes of God as I read the scriptures. As I was being taught I was most often pointed to God’s sovereignty over the details…
Read More“To Do” with Him
Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in Me. John 15:4 I am having one of those weeks where I feel like there just is not enough time to complete everything I have…
Read MoreA Faithful Coward
When I am afraid I will trust in You. Psalm 56:3 I was reading in Revelation 21 the other day and came across a verse I don’t think I have thought about before, one that made me think about what it means to be a coward. Revelation 21:8 says, But as for the cowardly, the…
Read MoreTeaching Intentionally
This is an entry from my daughter’s blog (http://ninjawifery.blogspot.com/) from late June: ‘This morning Stella came in my room, sat down on my bed with her Bible and said “Lesson 31. Your God’s in the heavens, the strength of God, the power of Jesus, and the goodness of the Holy Spirit.” I love that that…
Read MoreWhat Grandchildren Taught Me About Giving
Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. 2 Corinthians 9:7 The town I live in has a Fourth of July Parade. It is a real slice of Americana. It is only about an hour long but it is filled with…
Read MoreEye on the Goal.
I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. Philippians 3:14 I had to do something. I was gaining weight and there was no end to my opportunities to eat! I wondered how I used to keep it off and then I remembered that I used…
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