I truly believe humility is the key to the victorious Christian life. Google defines humility as: the quality of having a modest view of one's value or importance. Webster’s 1828 gives this definition: 1. In ethics, freedom from pride and arrogance; humbleness of mind; a modest estimate of one's own worth. In theology, humility consists… Continue reading Seek Humility
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Mom’s Quiet Time
As a mother, it is easy to get caught up in the many responsibilities you have in a day. Especially in the early years of motherhood. Trying to keep up with your home, appointments, church, and now your newborn, is not easy. As a mom who is pretty far from that phase, I hope to… Continue reading Mom’s Quiet Time
The Sin of Ingratitude
The Sin of Ingratitude I recently read Psalm 106:12-14, “Then believed they his words; they sang his praise. They soon forgat his works; they waited not for his counsel: But lusted exceedingly in the wilderness, and tempted God in the desert.” Does this describe your life? As I read this, the Lord spoke to my… Continue reading The Sin of Ingratitude
What if Their Wives Had Said No?
As wives, we often hear how we should support our husbands and submit to his leadership. To that, I would agree completely. We are told that our submission and support are commands given to us by God, and in honoring our husbands, we also honor God. Again, I would agree. Today, I want to take… Continue reading What if Their Wives Had Said No?
The Correction of God
The correction of God isn’t a particularly enjoyable topic to think about. We usually prefer to focus on His love, mercy, grace, and forgiveness. However, to have the best understanding of God, we must look at His character in its entirety. God is also just and holy, and He desires to cultivate those characteristics in… Continue reading The Correction of God
In All Thy Ways
Proverbs 3:5-6 says, “Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.” Let’s start with a few definitions. Trust: to be confident or sure All: every one, the whole number of particulars Heart: the seat of affections… Continue reading In All Thy Ways
Where is Your Focus
The account of Mary and Martha in Luke 10:38-42 is a well-known passage of Scripture. It is often used to encourage worship over service, to which I would completely agree. I’d like to take a look at Mary’s worship. Mary and Martha are sisters, Martha appearing to be the elder of the two. As the… Continue reading Where is Your Focus
Vain Repetitions
“But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.” Matthew 6:7 KJV Have you ever read that and decided to stop praying for something? Maybe you were praying about a burden, but weren’t sure if your prayers were vain repetitions. … Continue reading Vain Repetitions
Love is Necessary to Successful Prayer
“And we have known and believed the love that God hath to us. God is love; and he that dwelleth in love dwelleth in God, and God in him.” 1 John 4:16 KJV God desires for you to have faith in Him after salvation. He also desires for you to love Him and rest in… Continue reading Love is Necessary to Successful Prayer
Even the Unclean Spirits
“And they went into Capernaum; and straightway on the sabbath day he entered into the synagogue, and taught. And they were astonished at his doctrine: for he taught them as one that had authority, and not as the scribes. And there was in their synagogue a man with an unclean spirit; and he cried out,… Continue reading Even the Unclean Spirits
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