When your words came, I ate them; they were my joy and my heart’s delight, for I bear your name, Lord God Almighty. Jeremiah 15:16 I visited some friends recently outside Austin, Texas. One day we were trying to decide where to eat for lunch and I mentioned seeing a place that served Louisana-style shrimp and crab. My friendContinue reading “Eat Up His Words”
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Are You Prepared?
Lesson #12: God’s kingdom will be established and we need to be prepared. “But on Mount Zion will be deliverance; it will be holy. Jacob will possess his inheritance.” Obadiah 1:17 My current BSG Bible study focuses solely on Easter and the days leading up to Jesus’ death. The other day we were asked to read MatthewContinue reading “Are You Prepared?”
His Will Be Done
Lesson #11: God is sovereign over all, even unbelievers “The day of the LORD is near for all nations.” Obadiah 1:15 There’s a song one of my previous churches used to sing a lot that goes, “Our God is an awesome God.” That refrain is sung over and over throughout the song. I’ve always thought that wordingContinue reading “His Will Be Done”
Pray It Till You Make It
Although controversial to some, I credit evangelist Joyce Meyer with the jumpstart to my transformation from “baby Christian” to a maturing one. Why? The day I broke down and said to God, “Why am I still so unhappy? Why can’t I experience joy and peace in my life?” He admonished me and asked, “What have you reallyContinue reading “Pray It Till You Make It”
The Heaviest of Burdens
The other day while out walking with my dog I was listening to a podcast by a well-known Christian speaker. She asked the question: “Do you remember a time when you sinned, I mean really sinned? How did it feel?” I stopped to think on this. I’ve never murdered someone. But I did encourage a friend in my younger daysContinue reading “The Heaviest of Burdens”
