A New Gift from God
Nearly ten years ago, I had several friends encourage me to write a blog. My reaction? Who, me?? I got a new gift from God that I didn’t even recognize.Well, fast forward to today. I’ve written over 400 blog posts...
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The Big Deal With First Mentions
If you want to figure out the definition of a word you would check the dictionary, right? Ummm, usually that would be the correct answer. There may be a better way for some words… I figured this out when was enlightened...
Read MoreExegesis, Eisegesis & Use Of The Word
This is big boy church lingo that many people have never heard. I hadn’t, and as someone who is not a theologian I’m not sure I ever would have except for reading it in Chan’s Forgotten God. It’s the two...
Read Moreworking the right angle
Jesus had a way of working the right angle. The story of Jesus’ life is literally weaved together with seemingly endless challenges. He inspires me because He always… provided the right answer… responded with...
Read MoreThere’s Good News On The Road
Are you feeling lonely on your journey through life? There’s a good story about traveling on the road in the Book of Luke in The Bible (see Luke 24:13-35). it goes something like this… the two dudes are walking down...
Read Moreto know Him is to love Him
redemption  I’m trying to understand exactly what that means… ok, so God gave us Jesus, so that whoever might believe in Him could have forgiveness for their sins and eternal life. He redeemed us. why believe ??? I...
Read MoreOld Bible Words
Just a brief random thought today… The King James Version of the Bible has been around for a while, since 1611…Â it’s old, but in a good way. I’ve been reading it more lately, but when I first picked it...
Read MoreAuthentic Connections
My friends have been absolutely amazing this week. I’m so thankful for their loving support, encouragement, and keeping me grounded and accountable. Even the one I asked to take me out back and beat me with a baseball...
Read MoreDaily Devotionals for Kids
Daily devotionals are an excellent way to learn about God, Faith and Life. Our children also eat this stuff up! CBH Ministeries is one of my favorites for little ones, they’re just for kids and include relevant lessons,...
Read MoreWalking around with Paul
“Let’s take a walkâ€â€¦ If the apostle Paul said this to you, you had better put on your good walking shoes. I’ve been reading through the second half of the Book of Acts and it’s mainly about the apostle Paul’s...
Read MoreChange in the Weather
When we truly believe someone has our best interest in mind, we’re wide open to their influence… and that’s the basis of Christianity. The foundation of our entire life experience is the key. Not just Follow and Believe....
Read MoreBy Your Hand… The Lost Choice?
Another thought-provoking book by Andy Andrews, I just finished The Lost Choice. I have one more to go to be caught up with Andy’s collection of inspiring works. The book centers on the history of an ancient relict, and how it...
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