Let me start by saying that God is not the devil. I know what you're thinking... Duh, I know that! But do you really? I have a feeling that if God could go through an identity crisis He certainly would when people attribute the works of the devil to Him. Jesus said in John 10:10 … Continue reading Identity Crisis
I think these days many people confuse condemnation with conviction. Condemnation points only to a problem, giving no answer. Conviction shows you the problem with the answer. Condemnation points only to our failures. Conviction says, "You made a mistake. You failed. Let me show you how to overcome." "A father disciplines those He loves..." I think … Continue reading Condemnation vs. Conviction
About thirteen years ago I was a 22 year-old single woman working in a back office department at a major bank in downtown Seattle. There were many things in life that I was believing for—a husband, a home, and children to name a few. Some people have dreams of a certain profession but for me, … Continue reading What You Really Need
I dropped my in-laws off at the airport Monday after an awesome, week-long visit. We camped, we took part in the wonderful Washington State Fair, and we shopped until we dropped. They are such wonderful, down-to-earth, give you the shirt off their back kind of people and we always love when they visit. We hadn't … Continue reading Consider the Lilies
But concerning the times and the seasons, brethren, you have no need that I should write to you. For you yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so comes as a thief in the night. For when they say, “Peace and safety!” then sudden destruction comes upon them, as labor pains upon a … Continue reading A Thief In The Night
The kids and I had a talk this morning about why today is a day of remembrance. I showed them the videos of the bikers that are descending on D.C. (I tell you, I have never really wanted a motorcycle until today. I think being in that enormous mass of patriotism and honor would be … Continue reading Just Like Jesus
“Now it shall come to pass, if you diligently obey the voice of the Lord your God, to observe carefully all His commandments which I command you today, that the Lord your God will set you high above all nations of the earth. And all these blessings shall come upon you and overtake you, because … Continue reading If
John 3:16 is one of the most quoted verses in the entire Bible. It tells us "For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life." The passage goes on to say in verse 17 "For God did not send … Continue reading God is Love
It is my first year of homeschooling both kids and it's been an adjustment to say the least. On Wednesday Grace had a Social Studies lesson on "The Star Spangled Banner." We studied the origins and the history behind the song—which actually started out as a poem written during the War of 1812. As we … Continue reading Why I Cry
“Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded.” — James 4:8 God is for all men in all places for all time. He is omniscient (all-knowing), omnipresent (ever-present, everywhere) and omnipotent (all-powerful). He told us He would never leave us or … Continue reading Draw Near
Things Pondered 