I just admit it – I don’t get Solomon. This was the son of David and Bathsheba who was asked by God what his heart desired. Solomon didn’t ask for riches or long life. Rather he asked for wisdom and discernment in judging the people. Impressive. So impressive that God honored that request and gave…
I am going to ask you a very personal question friends. Is there someone in your life to whom you need to extend forgiveness? Something happened – something little – that slowly built a wall of hostility brick by brick by brick. When the “incident” first happened, you didn’t think too much of the first brick,…
Blogging Through the Book…Made To Crave by Lysa TerKeurst I had a blast with all of you on our Made to Crave Facebook online study this week. It went really fast, so I will be posting some ideas of how to get ourselves better organized this week. Did you have a chance to watch the youtube video I posted this week about how…
“This is what the past is for! Every experience God gives us, every person He puts in our lives is the perfect preparation for the future that only He can see.” ― Corrie Ten Boom, The Hiding Place Corrie ten Boom: a dutch Christian, a hider of Jews during the holocaust, a woman who had a heart…
What people are calling “ugly Christmas sweaters” used to be my very fashionable Christmas sweater in the 90’s! I remember so clearly one I had. It was black with a block pattern. In each block was an embroidered symbol of Christmas such as a stocking, an ornament, a tree. Of course, it had shoulder pads…
Then the oil stopped flowing. 2 Kings 4:6b Have you ever come to the point in your Christian walk when the oil stopped? For whatever reason, it seems like a word from God is rare and it is a struggle to get into His word or utter your prayers. It can be a jarring experience!…
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I read your guest post at Kayse’s site! You are right – studying God’s Word is the foundation for being able to offer real comfort to hurting people and wise counsel to those wondering what to do. The truth is the only thing that really helps us spiritually… just as good nourishment is the only fuel for our physical bodies for the long term. Thanks for your work!
I totally agree! I compare using only devotionals and commentaries as substitute to Bible study to processed food. It will give you a little nourishment, but not nearly enough! Thanks!