Scripture tells us that we receive not because we don’t ask. Is this happening in your life? Or is it the next sentence that voids the receiving… “You ask and do not receive, because you ask wrongly, to spend it on your passions.” (James 4:3) Soooo, what are you asking for, and are you receiving? […]
That phrase caught my eye. The writer, one of my favorite authors, Jacqueline Winspear, used it in reference to women war correspondents, “…because a dose of fear can keep you alive in a conflict zone.” That statement is good advice for us in our spiritual warfare. Granted, “Your adversary the devil prowls around like
We all have expectations in all parts of our lives. Whether or not you acknowledge this or feign ignorance, they exist. Sometimes they aren’t acknowledged because we don’t want to be disappointed if they aren’t accomplished. But ‘expectation’ does need defining since this word does have multiple applications. Simply, Webster defines the word by the
I do believe we do this. Perhaps not intentionally, but we do this none the less. Example: you wouldn’t seek out a loan for (fill in the blank) from your postman, nor would you buy groceries from your local clothing store. Absurd, yes? But we do, in a similar fashion, seek non spiritual answers to
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How do you respond to tests? Actually, can one ever ‘enjoy’ being tested? But they are inevitable… aren’t they. However, can you identify when what you are experiencing IS a test v. from your own missteps or (fill in the blank)? Tests are a separate category all to themselves. Tests by definition are designed to
Perhaps the more important question is: to whom are you indebted? Are you trying to ‘pay it back’? Think about it… but not in financial terms. To whom do you ‘owe’ a debt? How does it make you feel to be indebted? Embarrassed? Irritated (at yourself… at the one you are in debt to)? Frustrated
Meaning? Is it the same as “foundational’? Webster: “… serving as, or being an essential part of, foundation or basis; basic; underlying; being an original or primary source; indispensable, primary…” Some of the suggested synonyms are: basic, elemental, essential, introductory, rudimental, underlying.This is like an onion… the more you peal back the more you
Life does begin with salvation. (John 3:3-8, ESV) “Jesus answered him, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one s born again he cannot see the kingdom of God.” Nicodemus said to him, ‘How can a man be born when he is old? Can he enter a second time into his mother’s womb and be born?’ Jesus answered, “Truly, truly, I
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Character is a given. We all have one. WHAT it is is our gift to the world… or not. But without doubt it is us who create our character. Actually, Webster gives a great deal of space to the word. “one of the attributes or features that make up and distinguish an individual; the complex of
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Does ‘deserved’ have anything to do with forgiveness? Really? Do you demand that the person you are forgiving deserve this? Can you put that shoe on your foot as well? Not certain how ‘deserved’ became associated with forgiveness because they not related. Forgiveness is the most unconditional gift given or received. In my world of
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Just write down any questions that you may have and I will get back to you in a jiffy!
