I grew up in a religious home, went to a religious college and am now trying to live my life not as a religious person but as a Christ Follower. I like many others struggle with faith and have doubts. I know God has a plan for me, sometimes I just wish he would show it me.
They claim to know God, but by there actions they deny him. They are detestable, disobedient and unfit for doing anything good. Titus 1:10
What do people know about God and your faith by watching your daily life? That can be a scary question to answer at times. (more…)
Our “main” Nativiy
“This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.”- Luke 2:10
We have a tradition in our home that may be a little different than that of other families. The first decoration we put out each Christmas is our main Nativity. (more…)
But to you who are listening I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. ~Luke 6:27-28
What a challenging verse this is. It is so short yet packed full of direction from God. While reading this I felt like a failure. I hardly ever live up to the standards of this one little verse. (more…)
“We must allow the Word of God to confront us, to disturb our security, to undermine our complacency and to overthrow our patterns of thought and behavior.” ― John R.W. Stott
Today I am thankful for God’s Word. I want to grow closer and closer to my heavenly father and one way to do that is by reading and soaking up his words. (more…)
We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us. If your gift is prophesying, then prophesy in accordance with your faith; if it is serving, then serve; if it is teaching, then teach; if it is to encourage, then give encouragement; if it is giving, then give generously; if it is to lead, do it diligently; if it is to show mercy, do it cheerfully- Romans (12:6-8). (more…)
People spend too much time looking for more. Instead, of appreciating what they already have!- Unknown
Today I am thankful that my needs food, shelter, and clothing are not only provided but provided in an abundant manner. (more…)
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and He will make your paths straight. ~Proverbs 3:5-6
Sometimes things in life happen and we wonder, “What in the world is going on, where is God in this situation?” (more…)
I have been reading and reflecting in Romans over the past couple of weeks. I had forgotten how challenging this book can be when you stop to reflect on and soak in the words. (more…)
During my Bible reading recently I came across the following verse- “They exchanged the truth about God for a lie, and worshiped and served created things rather than the Creator—who is forever praised, Amen”- Romans 1:25. (more…)
When I was in high school and talked about being a teacher a counselor told me that I would never succeed at being a teacher. (more…)