[Be devoted to each other like a loving family] I met Brother B on a Christian networking site called “Shout Life." I’m not exactly sure how long we’ve been corresponding, but it's been a good many years now. Some of our best conversations have been our theological discussions. He's also trusted me with so much about … Continue reading Shout Outs: Outdo one Another in Showing Honor
What it Means to be a Parent
[Honor your father and mother] Parents are an integral part of a child's life. Without a dad, who would show you what it is to love your family? From working hard to put food on the table, to teaching you how to ride a bike, fathers set an example that a child never forgets. Moms are no … Continue reading What it Means to be a Parent
Do You Know?
I posted this on Facebook for Andrew: Do you Know? What can I say that hasn't been said? You know that I love you and that I don't want to spend my days without you, but do you know how much I appreciate you? Do you know how much it means to me when you … Continue reading Do You Know?
Testing, Testing, is this thing On?
[Why are you so afraid?] Nothing tests our faith more than when we're forced to wait, especially in the middle of a storm. When prayers seem to go unanswered, fear and doubt can creep in. We may even wonder if God cares what happens to us. Jesus disciples wondered too. When Jesus slept, as the wind … Continue reading Testing, Testing, is this thing On?
Delighting in Weakness
[The Lord is close to the broken hearted] Biblehub.com describes the Greek word for weakness this way: asthéneia ("weakness, sickness") refers to an ailment that deprives someone of enjoying or accomplishing what they would like to do. “It focuses on the handicaps that go with the weakness. It expresses the weakening influences of the illness … Continue reading Delighting in Weakness
The Value of an Honest Answer
[The truth will set you free] I won't lie, an honest answer can be difficult to receive, but it can also be absolutely wonderful. Jeremiah wasn't one of my favorite books of the Bible; the subject matter can make it a difficult read. However, I’ve had a change of heart. This book of the Bible … Continue reading The Value of an Honest Answer
Remind Me Who I Am
[Clothe yourselves with… <3] How we clothe ourselves is important. Scripture says that if we speak in the tongues of men or of angels, but do not have love, we are only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal... (1 Corinthians 13:1-13) Sometimes believers will, instead, wear the full armor of God as if they're … Continue reading Remind Me Who I Am
