grace revisited
A grace message from 2012 revisited for you in 2022. This is God's Word reassuring you. You are on the right track.
the good fight
If you've been around Christian circles for awhile you've probably heard the "spiritual warfare" conversation. Maybe you've even thrown your theories into the fray. I know I certainly have. And right now, with the world in the mess we're experiencing around us, the conversation has only grown more heated.
feeling condemned?
If you are in Christ, guided by the Holy Spirit, you can refuse our selfish desires.
finished
Jesus has finished the work of saving and redeeming us once and for all (John 19:30), and when we believe in Jesus as our Savior, God places us in Jesus’ finished work. Today, all we need to do is rest in His finished work
what is abundant?
The Only Source of Abundant Life by Barry Bennett I have spent years ministering to people who have questions about their lives, their direction, their health, financial issues, marriage issues and many other topics. The ministry is often about giving counsel and direction and helping those who are facing a time of need. However, if…
the way of peace
The Way They Walked“The way of peace they know not,and there is no justice in their paths;they have made their roads crooked,no one who goes in them knows peace (shalom).” _Isaiah 59:8 The Way We Walk “And you, child, will be called the prophet of the Most High; for you will go before the Lord…
effective prayer
I like to begin every Bible Study with this prayer:“Open my eyes to see the wonderful truths in Your instructions. Make me understand the way of Your teachings, and I will meditate on Your wondrous works. Give me understanding, so that I may keep Your Word and observe it with all my heart, and I…
forgiven
“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just, and will forgive our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” 1 John 1.9 Psalm 103:10, 12 (NLT) says, “[God] does not punish us for all our sins; he does not deal harshly with us, as we deserve . . . He has removed our…
updates
It has been over a month since my last post (here or on social media). On June 28th I shared my purpose for posting online at all. God told me years ago, “publish peace“. Following those instructions is something I’ve tried to do, in various forms, for over twenty-five years. To say that it has…
open my eyes
Begin every Bible Study with this prayer“Open my eyes to see the wonderful truths in Your instructions. Make me understand the way of Your teachings, and I will meditate on Your wondrous works. Give me understanding, so that I may keep Your Word and observe it with all my heart, and I will walk in…
Contentment Cottage 