Oct 5, 2022 | Bible Study Sneak Peeks (Excerpts), Christian Life, Patience, Perseverance, Spiritual Growth
There is nothing like spending time with God. When we are in conversation with Him or enjoying His presence through reading His Word, the world can seem to be at peace around us, even if just for a moment. When we savor the simple joy of walking with God, we are then...
Sep 15, 2021 | Bible Study Sneak Peeks (Excerpts), Character of God, Perseverance
When we last read of Tamar, we discovered that Judah has no intention of giving her his third son in marriage. Though she is innocent of any wrongdoing, Tamar seems abandoned to a life as a childless widow—a tragedy in that society—but does this mean that God has...
Oct 7, 2020 | Courage, Fear & Doubt, Perseverance
“I’m done.” These are the words I wrote in my journal. “I’m done. Done believing the lies. Done holding back. I’m done bowing down to the fear of failure.” Have you ever sensed God calling you to some task? No sooner does He give you the vision, that you begin making...
Aug 19, 2020 | Character of God, Christian Life, Perseverance
Ever been here: you have a major event coming up. So you plan. You prepare. You make your list and check it twice. No detail is left undone. Then, in a moment’s notice, everything changes. Circumstances force a change of schedule. Suddenly, it makes no difference how...
Jul 31, 2020 | Evil & Satan & Sin, Perseverance, Truth & Theology
“How are you feeling?” my friend asked. “Numb . . . Spiritually. Emotionally. Mentally. I feel numb.” Maybe you can relate. Perhaps you feel like you’re in a fog or heavy cloud. No matter how each of us describes it, the isolation is having a very real effect. Even as...
Jul 26, 2020 | Christian Life, Courage, Perseverance
Raise your hand if you have a favorite Bible verse. If you’ve been reading the Bible for a while, chances are you have at least one or two. Perhaps you have a favorite book as well. One of my favorite books of the Bible is Romans. I simply love the logical flow...