Finding Purpose in the Psalms

Am I the only one that has gone through a large portion of my life and not realized the purpose in the provision of the psalms in the bible?  Of course I have one or two psalms that I learned as a child that are special to me.   For example, Psalm 23 which is soContinue reading “Finding Purpose in the Psalms”

What’s the Freedom we are all Really Striving for?

What is the freedom we are all seeking right now on this day where we should be celebrating our freedom?? Freedom from sin….now that is the freedom we all should be fighting for because ultimately it is the only freedom that matters, for it is eternal! … But the Scriptures declare that we are allContinue reading “What’s the Freedom we are all Really Striving for?”

Common Questions About Creation

As I was looking for a way to stay productive during the COVID-19 epidemic, and to prepare for additional quiet time over the next few months, I decided to spend some extra quality time in the Bible.  I ordered a couple of study guides online and one of them touched on the first book ofContinue reading “Common Questions About Creation”

ALL Created In His Image – ALL Loved!

What would Jesus do? What did Jesus do? When we need clarity and direction, comfort, peace, and joy…..get in the Word of God and let your heart and soul soak up the Truth!!! All created equal in God’s own image!!! Genesis 1:27 “So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of GodContinue reading “ALL Created In His Image – ALL Loved!”

Soar like an Eagle in Troubling Times!

I’ve been focusing on being grateful. Purposefully seeking and acknowledging all of the Lord’s blessings and letting them sink into my grateful heart today! When we cultivate a grateful heart and we praise our creator, redeemer, and sustainer … we soar like an eagle even in troubling times like these. So how do you getContinue reading “Soar like an Eagle in Troubling Times!”

He Is Risen

Death, where is your victory? Death, where is your sting? The symbol of our faith is not a wooden cross. What Jesus accomplished on the cross is life changing and absolutely amazing! This brings me such JOY! Here’s the thing, if that is where the story ended on that cross, then our faith would beContinue reading “He Is Risen”

Prayer and Meditation COVID-19

Just to clarify a few things…. I see a lot of focus on taking time out to meditate today due to the COVID-19 situation and I want to do my part to clarify how to use prayer and meditation to communicate with God. I see lots of words tossed around on social media and IContinue reading “Prayer and Meditation COVID-19”

God’s Promised Protection from Diseases

Many times God sends angels to protect, guard, and fight for us. The Bible says in Psalm 91 that He would give angels charge concerning us to guard us in all our ways. If we have this protection, then God is our armor and our shield against any dangers and disease which includes the coronavirus.Continue reading “God’s Promised Protection from Diseases”

Don’t Just Wash Your Hands, Also Fold Them In Prayer

As Christians, we should be reasonable. Why? Because the Lord is at hand. Want another reason why? It’s simply because God says we can trade in our anxiety and fear for peace if we would come to Him in prayer and supplication. In any and all situations, we have the King of Kings and LordContinue reading “Don’t Just Wash Your Hands, Also Fold Them In Prayer”

Solitude and Prayer

I was reminded again today while studying in the book of Mark that Jesus was such a great role model for us to follow as he prioritized and demonstrated his essential need for solitude and time for prayer to be in communication with God the Father.   Many times this resulted in Jesus just sending theContinue reading “Solitude and Prayer”