We’ve all experienced wounds–whether from sports, accidents, or abnormal growths– and had to have a doctor or surgeon intervene in order for us to heal properly. It’s especially hard when it’s your child or pet going through something like this. …
Continue reading →We can never go wrong by showing kindness to others. Doing so will make the world a better place, even when our acts of kindness are not appreciated or reciprocated. And doing so will always please our Heavenly Father…
Continue reading →For some time now, we have been looking into the Beatitudes from the Sermon on the Mount. The other day, I read Psalm 32 and noticed it begins with the same wording as Matthew 5. Blessed is the one whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered. Blessed is the man against whom the Lord counts no iniquity, and in whose spirit there is no deceit. PSALM 32:1-2 ESV While looking for a commentary about these verses, I came across an … Continue reading →
Multiplication happens because of the garden exchange of the Bride and Groom. The blessing doesn’t stay between you and He—it affects everyone. Because you and Beloved are communing deeply, so can they. For this reason, it is the perfect place for the message to your friends to be located. …
Continue reading →Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord. ~1 Corinthians 15:58 NKJV Most of us are afraid of something, and often times we don’t want to face our fears. The very issues we fear can immobilize us. Oftentimes, what we are terrified of is not that big of a deal, but in our minds it is. The fear may be insignificant, except … Continue reading →
Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. MATTHEW 5:10-11 ESV Years ago, a recruiter contacted me because he saw my resume online. He called asking me to come in for an interview for a state-of-the-art histology lab in Cleveland–even offering me the salary I desired. This company pursued me for my skills. … Continue reading →
You came to me in a shoe box from Patti’s barn. You were a feral kitten, afraid of your own shadow, and especially of mine. I held you in my lap as Daddy jerked the stick shift over the rough country roads…
Continue reading →Alexander Bell was one of the primary inventors of the telephone. On March 10, 1876, his hard work paid off culminating in the first successful telephone call. One hundred and twenty-six years later, a communication business started an advertising campaign with Paul Marcarelli, known as the “Test Man.” The Test Man would speak into a cell phone the words, “Can you hear me now?”
Even with the invention and successful use of the telephone, Mr. Bell still couldn’t claim he was the first to call out to mankind. God, the Creator of all things, was the first to call out to mankind. Genesis 3:9 reads, “But the Lord God called to the man and said to him, ‘Where are you?'”This is akin to Him saying, “Can you hear Me now?” God calls, but do we answer, “Yes, Lord.”?
While initially shocking, the question gave Meme and Pop an ideal scenario to discuss what words we should and should not use and why. The question also allowed us to discuss sin and how it affects our actions, attitudes, and words. And we didn’t have to bring the subject up. We merely used a normal conversation and turned it into a teachable moment. …
Continue reading →When climbing Mount Everest, there are various “oxygen levels” that we have. We could perish if we do not adapt to this new environment. The higher the elevation, the thinner the air is, which can cause suffocation for the climber without the proper equipment and training. No one can climb the mountain without the appropriate gear. Likewise, we can know God provides help in times of spiritual elevation. …
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