Do you ever feel like what you have done is so bad that you could never be forgiven? Are you afraid to tell the truth for fear you will be rejected? Or, out of fear of other consequences? Do you remain in sinful addiction because you have given up hope of ever changing? The Lord … Continue reading Free Indeed!
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My Jonah Story
The Lord Jesus led me to read Psalms 119:105-112 ESV. Back in the early 1980s, when my children were still quite young, and I was a young mother of four, I had a situation in a church with the leadership misjudging me, and honestly, not being very nice about it, either. The pastor said to … Continue reading My Jonah Story
That Man
Some of John’s (the Baptist) disciples were envious of Jesus because, according to them, “That Man” was now baptizing people, and people were following him instead of following John. So, John set his disciples straight. He reminded them of what he had told them previously – that he was not the promised one to come, … Continue reading That Man
Call On Him
Our God, the One and Only True God – Father, Son and Holy Spirit – is absolutely amazing! His grace is amazing! He loves us so much that he, Jesus Christ, God the Son, died on a cross for our sins. He died that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. He died, … Continue reading Call On Him
Thank You, Lord
"The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. “Therefore, my dear brothers, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor … Continue reading Thank You, Lord
Dropping the Masks
We all experience trials in this life, at least to some extent. Some people seem to have more than their fair share of them, though, while others appear to be relatively trouble free. But appearances can be deceiving. We don’t really know what goes on in other people’s lives unless we know them well, and … Continue reading Dropping the Masks
Teach Them
I was praying for various people I love who are still blinded by sin’s deceitfulness. My heart was heavy with care and concern for their lives. I began praying this first verse to the Lord, which is actually Jesus’ commission to Paul as recorded in Acts 26:16-18 before it actually became the first verse to … Continue reading Teach Them
The Walking Wounded
This phrase, “the walking wounded” came into my mind one day, and it stayed with me for a while. I had some idea of what it meant, but not entirely, so I Googled it to find its meaning. And I found these definitions: • “People who have been injured in a battle or major accident … Continue reading The Walking Wounded
Teach Me, Lord
No matter how long I have known the Lord Jesus, I always need him to teach me how to love and to serve him, how to obey him, how to be his witness, and how to love others with his love, so this is my prayer. I want to walk in his ways, to do … Continue reading Teach Me, Lord
Speak Lord
So Eli told Samuel, “Go and lie down, and if he calls you, say, ‘Speak, LORD, for your servant is listening.’” So Samuel went and lay down in his place. The LORD came and stood there, calling as at the other times, “Samuel! Samuel!” Then Samuel said, “Speak, for your servant is listening.” And the … Continue reading Speak Lord
Walking Wounded 