Finding Truth in God's Word
In our darkest hours we call out to God in prayer. We pray for help, rescue, healing, and intervention. Sometimes we see a clear answer to our prayers, but other times it may feel like God isn't listening. How do you measure the effectiveness of prayer? If it's measured by receiving the outcome we've ask... Continue Reading →
As I prepare my heart for Holy Week I find myself thinking a lot about spiritual readiness. Jesus frequently used the words asleep and awake to describe our spiritual readiness. Just before Jesus was betrayed he told his disciples that they would all fall away. Then Jesus told them, “This very night you will all... Continue Reading →
In this letter Jesus provides words of encouragement for people who were faithful, but barely holding on. Philadelphia was a Roman trade center, filled with wealthy Romans and Non-Christian Jews. The early Christian church, however, was poor and powerless. This area also experienced frequent earthquakes, leaving this small church in a constant process of rebuilding.... Continue Reading →
The church in Smyrna was heavily persecuted for 250 years. They lived in relative poverty in this rich city due to their lowered social status and victimization. They were persecuted by Romans and Jews alike and many were put to death for their faith. This is one of 2 churches addressed that did not come... Continue Reading →
The past year has been full of storms. When we're in the middle of the storm things seem dark and turbulent. It's easy to forget that up above those dark storm clouds the sun is still shining. Our view of it may be obscured but it is there just the same, shining it's light and... Continue Reading →
Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.
A closer walk with our beloved friend.
May You Hear, Recognize, Understand and Respond when God Talks to You!
My garden is full of delights! It fills the senses with beauty, color and wonder. It helps me to understand beautiful truths about God, the Creator of heaven and earth.
Advice and Tips on How to Garden
Seek and You Will Find 