I’m sure you’ve read Philemon in one sitting. If you haven’t, you might want to consider spending a more consistent amount of time in the word because it is literally one chapter. Today, I want to focus on Paul’s plea for Philemon’s slave, Onesimus.
Continue reading “Philemon – A Plea for His Slave”The Blame Game Gets Ugly
“It wasn’t my fault!!” Haven’t you heard that before? You’ve said it, I’ve said it, your brother’s said it, everyone has said it! You know who else said it? Adam.
Continue reading “The Blame Game Gets Ugly”Prayer Guide 2.0
My heart is hurting, and I’m sure yours is too. Afghanistan is going through horrors that no one ever deserves. Many of us are asking why anyone would have ever thought us leaving them so suddenly would work, I am asking those questions too. Even though this is terrible and did not have to happen, we cannot fall into anger.
Continue reading “Prayer Guide 2.0”Who is Close to God?
Haven’t you wondered it before? Who is close to God? How can I be close to the Lord? Will that one mistake take it all away?
Continue reading “Who is Close to God?”Prayer Guide 1.0
Occasionally I will be posting a prayer guide that you can follow along with as long as you wish. This guide does not make the prayer any “better” or “more holy,” but it does assist in us coming together for the same request.
Continue reading “Prayer Guide 1.0”Lead Me
It is always easier to accomplish something when you are following someone who knows what they are doing. Maps make taking a trip easier. Basically, having a leader or guide is essential in some way.
Continue reading “Lead Me”Hope, Faith, Reality
Hope. That word does not initially bring about thoughts connecting it to reality. I hope I’ll get the grade I want. I hope I get the last piece of cake. I hope I get that raise.
Continue reading “Hope, Faith, Reality”All He Had to Do
His brow didn’t sweat, He wasn’t panting, and He didn’t have to take leave for illness due to work. God created all the heavens and the earth easier than we can take the trash out.
Continue reading “All He Had to Do”Hanging On for Dear Life… Losing Your Life in the Process
You know that one grudge you don’t want to give up? Actually, more accurate, that you refuse to give up? A person made fun of you, stole your favorite whatever, ruined a relationship for you… the list can go on with millions of different scenarios.
Continue reading “Hanging On for Dear Life… Losing Your Life in the Process”Sing!
Does your voice crack when you sing? Do you cringe whenever you have to lift your voice in public? Have you been asked to sit in the back because you sing bad?
Continue reading “Sing!”