When God repeats Himself in my quiet times, it means I need to pay attention. I wrote in the previous post about Jeremiah admonishing a group of men and women from Judah for worshiping the "queen of heaven." This worship had been spear-headed by the women and then adopted by the culture at large. It … Continue reading Influence (Part II)
Influence: Corrupted or Redeemed
When God created woman in His image, He created her with influence, because you cannot help who you cannot influence. Single ladies, you do not need a husband to have influence. According to the Scriptures, there is a supernatural way in which God created all women with an ability to influence humanity. This can seem … Continue reading Influence: Corrupted or Redeemed
The Pride That Hides (update)
(The following is from Marisa F.) Pride is any form of too much inward focus. It can look different in each person’s life. We most often think that pride is something that keeps us from giving our full allegiance to Jesus Christ as King, usually because we see ourselves as the king over our own … Continue reading The Pride That Hides (update)
Throw Back Thursday
Since I mention my quiet times regularly on this blog, I want to take time to share a few things. One, "quiet time" is what I call my time praying and reading the Bible each morning. This time also includes a simple journal method to record what I believe God is communicating to me through … Continue reading Throw Back Thursday
Images
Hi sisters, What do you think of when you hear the word “image”? Maybe you think of Genesis chapter 1 when God made humanity in his image. Maybe you think of Exodus when the Israelites made a golden calf. Maybe you think of when people questioned Jesus concerning paying taxes and he asks whose image … Continue reading Images
When the Rabbi Says, “Come.”
Hi Sisters, Unexpected weather puts my flight in jeopardy. With little time to make a decision, my husband and I agree I should drive. My reaction . . . Pure excitement that I was about to have 12 hours driving in a car! I know, not the typical reaction, but hear me out. My list … Continue reading When the Rabbi Says, “Come.”
What’s Your Motivation?
What's your motivation for obeying Jesus? I ask this question because over the years I have heard a predominate answer from the pulpit, Bible studies, podcasts, individual women, and more. The prevailing answer: gratitude. You may have heard it said, "If you look at the cross and realize how much Jesus did for you, then … Continue reading What’s Your Motivation?
Parable of the Talents
(The following is from Rachel W.) Jesus shares an interesting parable in Matthew 25 called, “The Parable of the Talents.” Many Christians are familiar with this story which says that Jesus gave five talents (a talent was a monetary unit worth about twenty years’ wages for a laborer) to a man, two talents to another … Continue reading Parable of the Talents
Wait, Entering the Kingdom Is Difficult?
That's what Jesus said to the rich young ruler in Mark 10:24: "And the disciples were amazed at his words. But Jesus said to them again, 'Children, how difficult it is to enter the kingdom of God!" To back up just a little bit, the rich young ruler had asked Jesus what he must do … Continue reading Wait, Entering the Kingdom Is Difficult?
Two Possible Outcomes
Hi Sisters! God’s Word never ceases to surprise me. Since I usually read in three books of the Bible each day, there’s a little something different I receive from each place. Then there are days when two or all three books align into a delicious spiritual meal. May 13th was one of those days: “Behold, … Continue reading Two Possible Outcomes
By the River Together 