Look for God

You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. Jeremiah 29:13 I love those who love me, and those who seek me find me. Proverbs 8:17 I was running in my neighborhood and talking to God, feeling very alone. I told Him all about it and was gently reminded... Continue Reading →

Just

Ever noticed how so many Christians use the word ‘just’ in their prayers? “Lord, just bless this person/instance/organization……..just fill each person with your spirit……just have your way in this situation….” Where did this come from? Why do we say this? It sounds like we are limiting God, like we are only asking for this very... Continue Reading →

Growing Up

I grew up with the notion that God was distant and omnipotent, loving His people, but ready to punish and discipline as needed. I don’t fault my Sunday School teachers and their felt boards and characters, but the stories of Noah’s Ark, Jonah and the Whale and even Daniel in the Lion’s Den didn’t do... Continue Reading →

Who Are You Mentoring?

Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing. 1 Thess. 5:11 But encourage one another daily, as long as it is called today, so that none of you may be hardened by sin's deceitfulness. Hebrews 3:13 Are you waiting until you become wise to mentor someone? Waiting... Continue Reading →

Leave It Better Than You Found It

Our pastor is preaching on the life of Abraham, aka Abram still at this point in the series. In Genesis 13, Abram and Lot confront the fact that their herdsmen are arguing because they are all sharing the land. The obvious fix is for the two men to separate their belongings and live near each... Continue Reading →

 Who Is Mentoring You?

Who do you want to be like when you grow up? Tell her, and if she’s not already, ask her to mentor you. This doesn’t have to be a formal relationship where she downloads all her knowledge to you on Tuesday afternoons, it can be as simple as taking a walk together and asking her... Continue Reading →

Love the Lord your God

Deuteronomy 6:5   Love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. I have to confess I haven’t figured this one out yet. I love God and I am grateful for the many blessings in my life, the biggest being provided with eternal salvation when I... Continue Reading →

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