When did reading the Bible become a duty rather than a delight? Seriously, to talk to people today (Christians included), one would think that there was no more tedious task on earth than to sit down and spend a few minutes in the Word of God. Part of this mindset, ...
Read More »Embracing the Seasons of Life
Winter, spring, summer and autumn, four seasons, each offering something unique to behold. Spring brings forth new life and new beginnings as the flowers begin to grow and bears awaken from their long slumber. Summer is a time where everything is in full bloom and life just seems to cruise ...
Read More »Dinner is Served, Spiritual-Style
In my family, we have two aunts who made wonderful cut-out sugar cookies at Christmas-time when we were kids. Beautifully decorated trees, angels, wreaths, and snowmen were displayed on platters at the annual party. Icing in red, green, blue, and yellow adorned the cookies along with sprinkles, coconut, and red ...
Read More »How to Fight the Devil
“For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.” Ephesians 6:12 I spoke yesterday about keeping your guard up and remembering that we are always in a spiritual battle. Today I ...
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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