In a recent sermon, my pastor preached on Psalm 23:6. It begins, “Surely goodness and mercy will follow me all the days of my life.” In this context, the meaning of the word follow is similar to the word stalk. Have you ever thought of God as a stalker? Me either. It’s ...
Read More »When God’s Guidance Is Disguised
What should I do when I’m stumped while trying to receive the leading of the Holy Spirit? Well, I need to do some analyzing. Just who is having the problem? Is the Holy Spirit sleeping in? No, the Bible says God never slumbers nor does He sleep. (Psalm 121:3-4) Is ...
Read More »The Holy Spirit in Our Children
Praying aloud about a situation, I automatically began speaking in tongues at the end. My five-year-old was coloring at the table and asked, “What did you just say there, Mommy?” “I’m not sure,” I admitted. “The Holy Spirit gave me that prayer, but we can ask Him to tell us what ...
Read More »Twelve Building Blocks For Life
Some people have referred to the Bible as God’s love letter to humanity. This book expresses not only God’s love, but also gives principles for living a positive, productive, and purposeful life. Here are 12 building blocks for doing so. Building block number one is the cornerstone: Your beliefs must ...
Read More »Divorce and the Misquoted Scripture
“God hates divorce.” Most of us have heard this quote from the Scriptures many times. But Malachi 2:16 has more to say than just those three words. “For I hate divorce!” says the Lord, the God of Israel. “To divorce your wife is to overwhelm her with cruelty,” says the Lord of Heaven’s Armies. ...
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