What do you think of when you hear the phrase “idol worship.” I’ll be honest. I usually picture the wooden and molten images of the Old Testament. It is easy to imagine that and emphatically say, “I don’t have an idolatry problem!” But those manmade idols are not the only type of idolatry we deal… Continue reading The Result of Idol Worship
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Living Abundantly Through Delighting in His Word
Reading God’s Word can be viewed as a chore or burden. You may treat it as something you must do as if it is a spiritual obligation or expectation. It takes time and effort to read, study, and memorize Scripture. Devotions can seem even more challenging when you have children in the home. Your flesh… Continue reading Living Abundantly Through Delighting in His Word
When Crisis Comes
Second Chronicles chapter 20 opens with the Moabites invading Judah. Jehoshaphat is king, and he is walking with the Lord. Jehoshaphat did not take the news of this invasion lightly. The king knew he had to act quickly and protect his kingdom! Jehoshaphat could have reacted in many ways, but he chose the best solution:… Continue reading When Crisis Comes
Living Abundantly Through Forgiveness
“And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you.” Ephesians 4:32 Forgiveness is something we all like to receive but don’t always find easy to give. However, it is a command. God does not desire anyone to live with an unforgiving spirit. Unforgiveness leads… Continue reading Living Abundantly Through Forgiveness
Are You Salty?
Matthew 5:13 says, “Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men.” This verse is part of the Sermon on the Mount that Jesus preached… Continue reading Are You Salty?
Argumentative or Persuasive?
In our culture, everyone has a positive twist to every negative characteristic. Memes show us that being stubborn is really just standing our ground and that being argumentative is just being persuasive. They seem easy to believe. Why shouldn’t we look at things positively? After all, is it so bad to stand your ground or… Continue reading Argumentative or Persuasive?
But Will You Let Him?
As wives, we have this idea that submission to our husbands means we lose who we are. Biblically, that is not true. Submission is really just saying yes to God, by saying yes to our husbands and letting them have the final say. It is letting them walk out the authority and responsibility God has… Continue reading But Will You Let Him?
King Hezekiah
The account of King Hezekiah that I’d like to share comes from 2 Kings, chapters 18-20. Up to this point, Judah has had its share of wicked kings. There have been some that did recognize the Lord, but not to the extent they should have. Then we have Hezekiah. Chapter 18, verse 3, tells us… Continue reading King Hezekiah
Will You Prove Him?
What are you holding on to? What are you afraid to give to God? What is He calling you to trust Him with? Over and over in Scripture, we are given accounts of people being asked to do things that seem humanly impossible, all with the same result: finding God faithful. One account that sticks… Continue reading Will You Prove Him?
What is Your Pride Preventing?
In Luke chapter 18 verses 9-14 give us an example of pride. The Pharisee was so secure in his religious acts. He was sure that his own works were enough to make him right with God. In contrast we see the humility of the publican. He didn’t stand as close to the altar, he didn’t… Continue reading What is Your Pride Preventing?
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