Getting the Seed out of the basket and into hungry hearts. Matthew 13
Learning more about Jesus while encouraging others.
Leviticus 11:44 For I am Yahweh your God. Sanctify yourselves therefore and be holy; for I am holy… WEB There is an old hymn that has been sung in the church for many years and has such meaning for every committed believer. “Take My Life and Let it Be.”1 If every believer would seriously model … Continue reading Set Apart
Today’s Bible challenge is probably a no-brainer for most of you. But we can use the passages to teach new believers, encourage fellow believers when they struggle with faith issues, and to remind ourselves of God’s great love! Below is a simple little match game. If you get stuck, click on the scriptures near the … Continue reading Bible Q & A
Today’s blog includes some beautiful photos taken by my son, John during a recent storm near the Gulf Coast. I was unaware of John’s activities that day. I love that God inspired him to get these shots, knowing how perfectly they fit His beautiful story, Continue reading The Storm is Beautiful
“…Mary took a pound of ointment of pure nard, very precious, and anointed Jesus’s feet and wiped his feet with her hair. The house was filled with the fragrance of the ointment.”John 12:1-5 If there were ever a time to count the cost of loving someone, Mary of Bethany didn’t seem to stop to consider that … Continue reading Love’s Cost
Today’s Bible challenge will give you the chance to show your gift for memorizing scripture. If you know where the passages below are found, share with all of our readers. The verses will be familiar, but do you know what book of the Bible they are in? 1- In the Baptist church, and others, you … Continue reading Bible Q&A
Today’s devotional is based on the subject of self-pity. But this is not a study devoted to pointing out other people’s sin. After all, people who we judge to be caught in self-pity, may actually have clinical depression, or other valid sorrows. God does not view their sadness as self-pity, nor does He call it … Continue reading Self-Pity
Have you ever stood on the beach at night and looked out over the expanse of the roaring ocean where the dazzling full moon seems to rest upon the water? Even with the roar of the waves, you seem only to focus on the brightness of the moonlight. The engulfing darkness and the activity of others around you are no distraction. You are completely captivated by the sight. Continue reading Through Him Who Loved Us
Elect and Predestined or Can just anyone be saved? Take the challenge below. The Holy Spirit led me to pay attention to Romans 4. I had never thought about predestination in regards to this story. Let’s see if anyone knows the lesson that I learned. Here is the verse that caught my attention: Romans 11:4 … Continue reading Bible Q & A
Jesu Juva 2 Corinthians 5:17 “if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old things have passed away. Behold, all things have become new.“ Jeremiah 5:2 “Though they say, ‘As Yahweh lives,’ surely they swear falsely.” Have you ever heard the old saying, “It’s the real McCoy”? Well, there are so many different … Continue reading McCoy
I love today’s “Friday re-visit.” Not because of my words. I love this because Jesus touches sinners with grace, without joining them in their sin. Thank you for sharing the blog. Because of your referrals we have new readers. The Gospel is being shared, and hopefully believers are being encouraged. Share your own story of redemption. People need the Light of the world. Continue reading Found
Getting the Seed out of the basket and into hungry hearts. Matthew 13 