Oswald Chambers Are we glorifying God to impress others? Or to feel better about ourselves? Or are we truly glorifying God, not to lift ourselves, but no acknowledge How amazing our God truly is? What does scripture tell us about this? I’m sure you can find other appropriate scripture, but here is one to contemplate:Continue reading “Food for Thought”
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Christmas Decorations
I treasure this Christmas decoration for three main reasons: Here are some of the scriptures that each of these names was taken from. Vine: John 15: 1 “I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. Light: John 8: 12 “When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, “I am the lightContinue reading “Christmas Decorations”
God’s Sanctuary
How wonderful for believers to know that God’s spirit lives within us. I think of this often, and regret those times that I decide to take control rather than God’s spirit being in control. Thankfully, though, God forgives and give me another chance. He is so good. Because He lives in us, we become aContinue reading “God’s Sanctuary”
Cleaning the Stove
Cleaning the Stove This morning I cleaned my stove. You know, took out the burners and the drip pans and cleaned all the accumulated gunk. Most of it wiped up easily, but a few spots took a little elbow grease and some steel wool pads. Before long, the stove looked shiny and (nearly) new. AsContinue reading “Cleaning the Stove”
Happy December
December–a time of decorating, cooking, baking, shopping, and wrapping. May this December be a time of reflection, joy, love, and spiritual growth. Anticipate the birth of the Savior of the world. Rejoice in the love He has shown for all of us. Share that love with others. This December, may we be more intentional aboutContinue reading “Happy December”
Unexpected Blessings
Unexpected Blessings Walking along the trail, I just happened to look to my left. What I saw stopped me in my tracks. There, only ten to twelve feet away, stood four white-tailed deer, staring at me. I stopped, breathless, and stared back at them. They stood so close I could see the black markings onContinue reading “Unexpected Blessings”
The Lord is Not Slow
When I read this verse, I think about all the souls who have never heard the gospel, or all those who have heard bits and pieces, but don’t understand or believe it. How reassuring to know that He does not want anyone to perish, but He will allow them to come to repentance. In HisContinue reading “The Lord is Not Slow”
Sermon Snippet
“My brokenness has made me into the man of God I have become.” Paul Mitchell “Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters. whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, notContinue reading “Sermon Snippet”
Thankful for the Wonder of it All
Today, November 5th, I am thankful for the amazing variety of animals that God has created. From the lion to the tiny kitten, from the giraffe to the bunny, from the eagle to the hummingbird, they never cease to cause wonder and joy. Thank you, Father, for your creativity exhibited in the vast array ofContinue reading “Thankful for the Wonder of it All”
Food for Thought
The greatest issue facing the world today, with all its heartbreaking needs, is whether those who, by profession or culture, are identified as ‘Christians’ will become disciples – students, apprentices, practitioners – of Jesus Christ, steadily learning from him how to live the life of the Kingdom of the Heavens into every corner of humanContinue reading “Food for Thought”
Growing Our Faith Together 