Do we really mean that? Are we really asking that the Lord’s will be done? This question is asked to Christians, especially praying Christians. Regardless of the need in the prayer… do we ask that His will be done? Or do we mean ours? Actually, I was brought up a bit short today when I […]
Is that actually a word? You have to admit that it is descriptive… So, do you? Actually, do you understand what this means? In my world it’s that last step before full blown coveting. This is supposedly a ‘lesser’ sin.(rabbit trail: can sins be considered in stages – are there really lesser sins? Perhaps of
Paul tells us: “I have fought the good and worthy and noble fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith [firmly guarding the gospel against error]. In the future there is reserved for me the [victor’s] crown of righteousness [for being right with God and doing right], which the Lord, the righteous
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Have you met the Lord? Do you know Him? Have you allowed Him into your life so that you do live a changed life? Let’s be honest with ourselves, not many of us have the ability to change… at least not graciously. I know people who will studiously avoid change – even when it’s to
That’s a question – do you know? We all have times of sadness, but also joy; pain, but also healing; confusion, but also confidence, deserts, but also times of learnings and good works. We have multiple kinds of seasons. Do you sense, know them when you are experiencing them? Mostly, do you learn as well
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Have you ever noticed how many times the word ‘Be’ is used in scripture? Often. And I got to thinking about this and I’ve come to the following observations: ‘Be’ is always stated strongly. There can be no doubt when the word is used that this is something WE do… and not later, but Now.
[I wrote, in 2015, on the fact that we are all wounded healers at least in some areas of our Christian walk, but this post is building on my initial post.] Does ‘wounded healer’ describe you? Or are you only wounded? Do you feel a pain that goes so deep that it seems to be
Question #1. Do you want to build a relationship with the Lord? Not… should I, could I but… want. Actually, this is the first question. Because if you don’t want to – you won’t.#2. Do you think the Lord wants to build a relationship with you? How do you know He does or doesn’t?#3. How
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So, what’s your opinion about holidays? For ’em or agin ’em? Most holidays are more than just a day off from work… at least for those who don’t have to work holidays. When it’s a Christian holiday (my definition) then there really aren’t that many: Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter. And yes… there are a great many
Look at the (multiple) times Jesus responded to His own disciples about their faith…Luke 8:25 ” And He said to them, “Where is your faith [your confidence in Me]?” (That particular time was when they all were in the boat and a storm came up. Add to all this question: ” And will not [our
Just write down any questions that you may have and I will get back to you in a jiffy!
