There are only two recorded instances in the Bible, of Satan manifesting “in person” to tempt a person into doing the wrong thing; Eve in the garden of Eden, and Jesus in the wilderness during his forty-day fast. Both events have a number of things in common. The things Satan promised Eve and Jesus were... Continue Reading →
Recently, I have been reading the book of Numbers in the Bible, and one of the things that struck me—terrified me, even—was seeing God's wrath on display. It wasn't arbitrary. It was in response to sin. God, being just, will always punish every unrighteousness deliberately not repented of. In this case, the sin was Ingratitude.... Continue Reading →
Don’t let that instruction sit in your journal while you weigh people’s opinions or wait for the “perfect” time. The truth is, the perfect time is now. Obedience delayed is often obedience denied.
As human beings, we all carry scars, some visible, others hidden deep in our hearts. Life has a way of breaking us down by way of broken relationships, betrayal, childhood wounds, abuse, rejection, grief, and trauma. Each blow leaves us wondering, “Will I ever be whole again?” Maybe you, having experienced a number of these,... Continue Reading →
Last week, we talked about the attitude of gratitude in relation to receiving from God. Today, we will look at it in relation to others. The beauty of receiving is not in the enormity of benevolence shown, but the attitude of gratitude given in return for love shown in kind. You are not entitled to... Continue Reading →
In Plain Sight 