Jeremiah 32 is another record of Israel’s sin of idolatry. Judgment would come as a result. Verse 35 should upset all of us. Idolatry always has a price. They would be carried away captive to a foreign land. But in this verse, they were sacrificing their children by fire to a false god. Maybe you… Continue reading What Do You Worship?
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Taking God’s Name in Vain
What does this really mean? First, we must know what vain means. Google says, “the quality of being worthless or futile.” To use God’s name in a way that is pointless, worthless, or incapable of producing any useful results. Lamentations makes it clear that it means emptiness, which is also meaningless and pointless. “Thou shalt… Continue reading Taking God’s Name in Vain
Surviving or Thriving?
I saw a sticker recently that said #survivingmotherhood I get it. Some days are hard. Being a mother is a full-time job. There are challenges nearly every day. There are questions, messes, and tantrums to navigate. You’ve never done this day before. Even if you have multiple children, there are still new challenges you will… Continue reading Surviving or Thriving?
Rejoice in the Lord
“Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice.” Philippians 4:4 “Yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will joy in the God of my salvation.” Habakkuk 3:18 We are told over and over to rejoice and be joyful. The fruit of the Spirit includes joy. God tells us to rejoice and be… Continue reading Rejoice in the Lord
Remember What God Has Done
Take a moment to look back on your life. What comes to mind first? For many of us, there are probably a few wonderful memories paired with a few not-so-great memories. When you remember these moments, the good and the difficult, do you see God working? We aren’t to live in the past, but we… Continue reading Remember What God Has Done
The Mountaintop
“The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will… Continue reading The Mountaintop
The Tears of Motherhood
The tears of motherhood. There’s so many, aren’t there? We often cry when we find out we are expecting. We cry at the first sight of the baby on the ultrasound or the first sound of the heartbeat. We cry during pregnancy for no reason because of our hormones. We cry at the first movements,… Continue reading The Tears of Motherhood
How Do You Talk To Yourself?
Ephesians 5:18-20 says, “And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit; Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord; Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord… Continue reading How Do You Talk To Yourself?
Paul’s View of Affliction
Paul wrote, “For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory; While we look not at the things which are seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal” (2 Corinthians 4:17-18). I… Continue reading Paul’s View of Affliction
When You Are Waiting
What are you waiting for right now? Are you waiting for God to provide something? To answer a prayer? To take care of a health issue? A financial burden? You may be seeking direction for a relationship, job, or move. Perhaps you are praying for a baby or a wayward spouse or child. These burdens… Continue reading When You Are Waiting
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