Are we to hate?

The astounding statement by God in the Bible stopped me in my tracks one day, “Jacob I have loved, but Esau I have hated.” Romans 9:13 Have you been surprised by what is in the Bible? My mother always used to say, “we do not hate in this family. Do...
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Shadows

Shadows Today (February 2) is a day that shadows seem to be important. But as I look into the scriptures there are many verses about shadows. When we realize that we cannot fathom how big God really is; thinking about how large His shadow must be could only result in...
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Do you have the right character?

Today there are many character trait assessments. Ones that asses our character strength, domineering character, etc. Character is a persons attitude and behavior that makes up his/her personality. God clearly shows us our ways. Whatever trait we manifest toward God, he manifests to us. How do you want to be...
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HATE – LOVE

HATE – LOVE When we see hate manifested in a person, there are two ways we can respond: with hate or with love. The religious leaders of the day hated Jesus so much they yelled, “Crucify Him!” We see the example of Jesus, as He gave His life up on...
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See for yourself what God can do

God may take us through many trials so we can see our true selves; the person He created us to be. Look for God’s healing hands in those trials. When they were alone, He expounded all things to His disciples.” Mark 4:34

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Just Let it Go

Just Let it Go I have written many devotionals on forgiveness. We can think we have forgiven someone, but have we released them? How can we tell the difference? When we can think about the incident that hurt us and caused unforgiveness, and we do not feel hurt any longer,...
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God is not Dead!

Many of you may have seen the movie God is not dead, and then the sequel God is not dead 2 Do we need a sequel in our lives to realize that God is not dead? “For the death that He died, He died to sin once for all; but...
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Lock ’em Up!

Lock ‘em Up! Sometimes our thoughts run away with us. We hear all the negativity of life and start to lose hope in the One who is above all circumstances. When these thoughts come and play over and over in our mind like a broken record, the cycle seems unending....
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Are you where you are supposed to be?

I heard a comedian tell a story about his mom who was very religious and she prayed about everything. He said she continuously said that she was highly blessed and always where she was supposed to be. One day, the comedian received a call from his mom for him to...
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Do thoughts of death constitute mental instability?

Do thoughts of death constitute mental instability? “Peter said unto Him, Lord, why can’t I follow thee now?” John 13:37 Then we see Paul proclaiming to the Philippians, “For I am hard-pressed between the two, having a desire to depart and be with Christ, which is far better.” Philippians 1:23...
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