Today I was blessed with this. By the end, with tear streaming, I thought it was wonderful and wanted to share it with you. The best sermons are lived... Today, I interviewed my grandmother for part of a research paper I'm working on for my Psychology class. When I asked her to define success in… Continue reading a permanent sermon
Today's reading— from the Old Testament-- 1 Kings 10 - 11: Chapter 10: Today we're reading about the visit the queen of Sheba made to Jerusalem. Sheba, that is the land of the Sabeans in southwestern Arabia. This reagion, the eastern part of modern Yamen, controlled the caravan routes of the spice trade between southern… Continue reading 1 Kings 10-11 & Romans 9-10
Today's reading-- from the Old Testament-- 1 Kings 8 - 9: Chapter 8: Today we read that King Solomon assembled all the elders and leaders of Israel for the dedication of the Temple. And they brought up the ark of the Lord, the tent of meeting, all the holy things that were in the tent… Continue reading 1 Kings 8 – 9 & Romans 7 – 8
Today, in our quiet time, we're starting two new books: In the Old Testament -- 1 Kings: Chapter 1 -- We read of the end of King David's reign and the struggle for succession to his thrown. Adonijah, David's pampered and spoiled older son, hatches a plot to become king in spite of his father's… Continue reading 1 Kings 1-2 & Romans 1-3
For if by the one man’s offense death reigned through the one, much more those who receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness will reign in life through the One, Jesus Christ. Romans 5:17 Righteousness Is A Gift For years I was taught one earned God’s blessings through good works. Today I… Continue reading the gift of righteousness
Sallie and Willow And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you. Ephesians 4:32 Our dear friend Mustang Sally was a vital Christian lady in her eighties who looked and acted years younger than her age. She was easy-going; never took things to heart when someone offended her,… Continue reading forgiving
Since you are precious and honored in my sight, and because I love you...Do not be afraid, for I am with you... Isaiah 43:4–5, NIV Stepping out in faith to pursue the dream that God has put in your heart often means there will be challenges, opposition and trials. Have you ever wondered how to face those giants unafraid, and see… Continue reading Conscious Of God’s Love
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