Bible. Faith. Life.
Bible. Faith. Life.
Call of God, What was Mary doing when Gabriel came to visit?, Word Wednesday
I wonder what Mary of Nazareth was doing when Gabriel showed up. Maybe she was praying. Maybe she was sweeping her floor. All we really know is that she was alone until Gabriel appeared. It’s one of the most beloved scenes in the Bible. Imagine being called by God to give life to the Messiah. There is an …
Christmas, Uncategorized, Word Wednesday
Don’t miss the book giveaway at the end of the post!The Jesus I Never Knew Jesus has many names. Immanuel, God with us. Savior, The Good Shepherd, King of Kings. . . just to name a few. But John calls Him The Word. I’ve never tried to wrap my brain around this name. The other names, Savior, Shepherd, King of Kings, I can …
Redemption, thankfulness, Word Wednesday
Look carefully how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is. And do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery, but be filled with the Spirit addressing one another in psalms …
prayer, Uncategorized, Word Wednesday
[Photo by Lauren Lee. Sky by God.] Four years ago I was disenchanted with prayer. Discouraged. Confused. And angry. “Why do we pray?” I screamed into the heaven-lies. It was a time when God went silent in my life. His presence stealth. I would run outside into the sunset every evening because that was my only tangible promise …
Are you a “glass half full person” or “glass half empty?” Neither view stands more correct than the other. They both hold reason and evidence to their point. Yet one perspective focuses on what is available and the other on what is lacking. Perspective is everything. Our perspective and understanding of God and the Gospel of Jesus Christ …
