Temptation is common to all of us but when does temptation become sin? Should I repent if I am tempted? Or is it when I act on the temptation that it becomes sin? Sin is an action and every action begins with a thought; the thought is not sin. Thoughts come to us all the …
We are better together! Find someone to worship with today. People are just plain scary sometimes, but I believe you can do it. If it hasn’t gone well for you in the past, give it another try. Read: Hebrews 10:23-25
Welcome to Saturday! I love the weekend! Here’s some food for thought today… The love of God will impact your life when you start connecting and stop correcting! Randy Bezet, Bayside Community Church Jesus’ greatest commandment to us was to love him with everything we have and the second is like it, love your neighbor …
Does Jesus understand what I am experiencing? Does he get it when I feel betrayed and left out? What if my family treats me like an outsider? What about when I am angry? Or sad? Yep! He gets it all. I challenge you to give this exercise a try. Next time you are experiencing a …
Here is something I easily forget…Jesus didn’t just come to end the animosity between us and God. Yes, he did that, but he also wanted to share all of life with us. Life is tough – some days worse than others. When I hit a tough spot there are some people I just won’t talk …
This morning I am more than grateful that Jesus came as a human. The last few days have been tough for me as I struggle with my own angst and unrest while at the same time walking with several friends through personal situations. At times like this, I want to fix all the chaos. I …
My first encounter with someone who genuinely believed in UFO’s was in the early 80’s. My friends and I were in a restaurant when a woman we knew came in with her husband. She was beside herself with excitement, talking at supersonic speeds about a phenomenon she had just observed.
Good Sunday Morning! Today is a great day to gather with other believers to share in community worship. Read: Psalm 27 What does it mean to hide in the temple of Lord? What benefits does this psalm give to taking sanctuary in Him?
Saturday! I wonder what is like in your part of the world. In Florida, where I am, it will be a sunny 76 degrees. In Indiana, where I live permanently, it is snowy and cold. Whatever it looks like for you, I encourage you to have a restful and blessed day. Thanks for stopping in. …
Genuine is a synonym of authenticity. Genuine can be defined as free from pretense, affectation or hypocrisy; sincere. As I ponder what that looks like in my life the words “free from pretense” stands out to me. Living free from pretense is literally without the need to pretend. I don’t need to pretend I am …