As I read the Bible, sometimes chapter breakdowns and even the inserted, man-made “titles" along the way can really throw me off. It's amazing how quick my mind can allow those "breaks" to isolate what is being said from what was said and then stop short of what will be said that further explains what I just read! As we study... Continue Reading →
The Bible and Swiss Cheese
"Lord, be gracious to us! We wait for You. Be our strength every morning and our salvation in time of trouble." Isaiah 33:2 Do you ever read Scripture as if it was like Swiss Cheese? Yummy goodness with random holes here and there. How easy it is to pick and choose the parts we immediately resonate... Continue Reading →
How She Taught Me the Most: A Mother’s Day Reflection
My mom has lived much of her life like the Energizer Bunny, strengthened not by a battery but by the Holy Spirit, living a Word-filled life that gave her joy for the tasks at hand. I know that my mom must have yelled, I know she must have sinned against us, and I know there... Continue Reading →
When Your “Boundary Lines” Don’t Feel Pleasant
Do you ever read Scripture and think: I know I should be able to turn this into a prayer and pray these exact words back to the Lord. I know this is what my mind should think and my heart should feel. I know that this is true…but I am struggling to believe this and... Continue Reading →