“And he passed in front of Moses, proclaiming, ‘The Lord, the Lord, the compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness, maintaining love to thousands, and forgiving wickedness, rebellion and sin. Yet he does not leave the guilty unpunished.’” (Exodus 34:6-7 NIV) Last year when we had visiting pastors in for special meetings,Continue Reading
Teach me good judgment (discernment) and knowledge, For I have believed and trusted and relied on Your commandments. (Psalm 119:66 AMP) Our nation has a lot of decisions to make this fall. This election cycle seems like it fulfills what some have said for many cycles: “This is the most important election of ourContinue Reading
“And God said, ‘Let the land produce living creatures according to their kinds: the livestock, the creatures that move along the ground, and the wild animals, each according to its kind.’ And it was so. “God made the wild animals according to their kinds, the livestock according to their kinds, and all theContinue Reading
I’ve been thinking lately about how many things we encounter that are obviously “good,” obviously “bad,” or somewhere in the “gray” area between good and bad. Generally, the obviously “good” or “bad” are things that Christ followers can easily respond to because they have Holy Spirit within them. The “gray”Continue Reading
“This is what the Lord says: “Stand at the crossroads and look; ask for the ancient paths, ask where the good way is, and walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls.” (Jeremiah 6:16 NIV) Life has decisions to make, doesn’t it? In some seasons of life the decisions are more life-impactingContinue Reading
In preparation for our church’s women’s conference this weekend, I am writing a seven-minute presentation on the Biblical character Esther and how she was unshakeable in her efforts to save her people from evil. There are so many facets to this small book of the Bible that I could neverContinue Reading
“And God said, ‘Let the land produce living creatures according to their kinds: the livestock, the creatures that move along the ground, and the wild animals, each according to its kind.’ And it was so. “God made the wild animals according to their kinds, the livestock according to their kinds, and all theContinue Reading
“Many adversities come to the one who is righteous, but the Lord delivers him from them all.” (Psalm 34:19) Which voice are you listening to most, the voice of the world or the voice of the Lord?? God of Clarity and Discernment, Thank you that you are faithful in allContinue Reading