Restored. That very word relies on the fact that there was something to be restored TO! And the fact that there has been a fall from the beginning point in order to be restored. When people hear the phrase, “Jesus died for me”, they could be tempted to think, “What’s … Continue reading
Today is the Christian holiday known as Good Friday. There is much discussion in the Christian community about whether Jesus was really crucified on Friday or if it was really Wednesday or Thursday. There are already good articles written on this subject and you can read those here: Jesus Went … Continue reading
Are you like many of us who (while reading the Old Testament especially) struggles with the God of vengeance we see there? I’ve been reading through the Bible out loud to my son at night before bed from my YouVersion app on my phone and we are in the Old … Continue reading
Holy Week: Wednesday It’s Wednesday of Holy Week and in the contrast of the week of Christ’s progression towards the cross, Christ’s foreknowledge of what awaited him on Calvary boggles the mind. He knew what awaited Him a few days hence, but he remained in Jerusalem preaching to the lost, … Continue reading
This Sunday is Easter and though I have friends who tell me I’m celebrating a pagan holiday when I recognize the holiday known as Easter, I know my heart and even better, God knows my heart and my motive! The resurrection of Jesus Christ is the most important thing for a … Continue reading
In thinking of what I wanted to share the Sunday that starts Holy Week for our Mindful Monday, I feel the need to share a few different things that really blessed me during my devotional time and Facebook time this past week. I know it will bless you too! I … Continue reading
Today’s Mindful Monday devotional came from a devotional I read this past week in one of my YouVersion app devotionals, “30 Day Prayer Challenge”. It’s about the will of God. How many of us struggle with trying to figure out what God’s will is in our lives. I think if … Continue reading
Last night at Bible study, the devotion shared at the start was on casting your cares on the Lord. Most Christians recognize that as being from either the Hebrew (Old Testament) Psalm 55:22 or the Greek (New Testament) 1 Peter 5:7. I can’t recall which verse the devotion was referring … Continue reading
How many of you use the YouVersion app on your smart phones or online with your computer to read your Bible and/or devotions? I’ve used it for years and LOVE it. I’ve read through the whole Bible 3 times (working on my 4th) with YouVersion where I never did before. … Continue reading
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