Can anything ever separate us from Christ’s love? Does it mean he no longer loves us if we have trouble or calamity, or are persecuted, or hungry, or destitute, or in danger, or threatened with death? … No, despite all these things, overwhelming victory is ours through Christ, who loved us. Romans 8:35-37
Kathie’s Roman Digs (Week 23-Romans 10)
Paul didn’t start Romans 10 with information; he began by once again revealing his heartbreak. So my chart for verses 1-5 is not informational, but rather points to hearts: God’s, Paul’s, and ours. God’s Heart Paul’s Heart Our Hearts I have Good News for you all! For Christ has already accomplished the purpose for which… Read More
Dig into Romans with Me (Week 23-Romans 10)
For our study, it’s important to read all of Romans 10, but here I will list some of the verses that jumped off the page for me: I readily admit that the Jews are impressively energetic regarding God—but they are doing everything exactly backward. They don’t seem to realize that this comprehensive setting-things-right that is… Read More
Live Life Laughing: Geology #4
Q. What happens when you find yourself reading geology jokes?A. You know you’ve hit rock bottom. Q. Why was the geologist always depressed?A. She had a hard-rock life. I really hate rock puns.My sediments exactly!
Bible Doodle: Transformed
Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect. Romans 12:2
Kathie’s Roman Digs (Week 22: Romans 9:19-33)
There are some difficult places in this chapter, and I don’t profess to understand. What I do believe is that I cannot limit God with my human judgements based on my own understanding or lack of it. It is my purpose to reflect the glory of God in whatever and wherever situation. IS GOD UNFAIR?… Read More
Dig into Romans with Me (Week 22-Romans 9:19-33)
It’s not fair! We’ve all said that at one time or another, but Paul tells us to think again. 20-33 Who in the world do you think you are to second-guess God? Do you for one moment suppose any of us knows enough to call God into question? Clay doesn’t talk back to the fingers that… Read More
