God starts with us where we are. But He doesn't leave us there. He moves us to a deeper level of faith. When we read the other Mary-Martha story from Luke 10, it appeared that Mary was the "spiritual" one and Martha's behavior made her appear to be the "unspiritual" one. Now as we take … Continue reading Mary and Martha Part Six – June 7th
Mary and Martha Part 5 – June 6th
Our Painful Experiences Can Reveal God to Us in New Ways On His arrival, Jesus found that Lazarus had been in the tomb for 4 days. Many Jews had come from Jerusalem to Bethany to comfort Martha and Mary in the loss of their brother. Sympathy for them was the first of all duties. Nothing … Continue reading Mary and Martha Part 5 – June 6th
Our Daily Walk With Jesus – June 6th
DAY 158 PREACHING WHAT YOU PRACTICE Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, and in purity. (1 Timothy 4:12). Setting an example wasn't the only directive Paul gave his young protege, Timothy. He also told him … Continue reading Our Daily Walk With Jesus – June 6th
Daily Scriptures Series – June 6th
"I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith may not fail." (Luke 22:32) Jesus, how are You praying for me? I'd never thought to ask that question until a friend shared the experience of their heart-cry to Christ when he was faced with a situation that required more wisdom and strength than they were … Continue reading Daily Scriptures Series – June 6th
Heaven or Hell I Can’t Tell
"Heaven or Hell I Can't Tell" is a book that my son Jeremiah wrote and asked me to edit for him. I'll be very honest with you, editing a book that he said God told him he must write because in order to be redeemed he had to confest to and admit to his sins. … Continue reading Heaven or Hell I Can’t Tell
Mary and Martha Part 4 – June 5th
Nourishing Hope in Times of Loss I've known people who sadly take it out on God when something bad happens to them, especially in the case of losing a loved one. There are times when one person may handle their grief by holding onto God while another handles it totally different. Many will turn their … Continue reading Mary and Martha Part 4 – June 5th
No Thought Police 