A Woman Caught in Adultery Jesus returned to the Mount of Olives, but early the next morning he was back again at the Temple. A crowd soon gathered, and he sat down and taught them. As he was speaking, the teachers of religious law and the Pharisees brought a woman who had been caught in … Continue reading Not Good Enough: Conviction vs Condemnation
After these things the word of the Lord came to Abram in a vision, saying, “Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, [a]your exceedingly great reward.” Genesis 15:1 (NKJV) Lately I’ve been feeling helpless, trapped and weary. Lately I’ve been wanting rest. While God has been elevating me, taking me from glory to … Continue reading God is Your Reward
Only God gives inward peace, and I depend on him. God alone is the mighty rock that keeps me safe, and he is the fortress where I feel secure. God saves me and honors me. He is that mighty rock where I find safety. Trust God, my friends, and always tell him each one of … Continue reading Perspective Shift: Dealing with Negative Emotions
Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect. Romans 12:2 (NLT) Happy New Year!!! Praise God for another year with our … Continue reading Overcoming an Identity Crisis: I am Who God says I am
So let’s not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don’t give up. Galatians 6:9 (NLT) I remember having a conversation with my friend Tamara sometime in September. We were discussing some of the prayers we sent up on behalf of one … Continue reading Weary in the Wait
A father to the fatherless, a defender of widows, is God in his holy dwelling. God sets the lonely in families, [a] he leads out the prisoners with singing; but the rebellious live in a sun-scorched land. Psalm 68:5-6 (NIV) Dear Reader, I felt led to share some of my journey to wholeness with you … Continue reading Healing from an Absent Father: Testimony, Prayer, and Action Steps
Run from sexual sin! No other sin so clearly affects the body as this one does. For sexual immorality is a sin against your own body. 1 Corinthians 6:18 (NLT) Welcome back to the Sextember Series. This month we are spending time reflecting on and discussing sex. God placed a burden on my heart to share … Continue reading SEXTEMBER SERIES: The Celibate Life Chose Me
Run from sexual sin! No other sin so clearly affects the body as this one does. For sexual immorality is a sin against your own body. 1 Corinthians 6:18 (NLT) Welcome to our Sextember Series where we are spending time this month to reflect on and discuss sex. I’m not a Bible scholar and I … Continue reading Sextember Series: The Effects of Intimacy
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