Bible Doodle: Philippians 2:12-16

Verses 12-14 always reminds me of the responsive obedience that God requires of those of us whom He has welcomed into His family.He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God. (Micah 6:8, NIV) What I’m getting at,… Read More

Listening Is Never Passive

I receive daily emails from http://www.israelbiblecenter.com. I love to read about the Jewish culture and the “hidden meanings” that I find—as a Westerner—when I get to look at the Scriptures through different eyes. I love reading about the Hebrew words, and how they can be translated, and where they are used in the Bible. This… Read More

Am I Growing?

“Healthy things grow, and growing things change, and changing things change things.“~ Christine Caine, author, Twitter, July 25, 2019 So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness. (Colossians 2:6-7, NIV) GOD LOVES… Read More

Should I Ask God for a Sign?

If I ask God for a sign,Does it reveal doubt or faith?Does it unmask weakness or prompt obedience?Is this dream, this “knowing,” this word, from you, Lord?Lord, give me a sign. (Judges 7)Gideon asked for a sign, many times,and God responded to his need.Once God placed a sign in the enemy camp,and only through obedience… Read More

Dig into Romans with Me (Week 10-Romans 2:17-29)

If I know math, but don’t use that knowledge in my financial accounts, I’m going to find myself in a heap of trouble. For instance, I know I have $200 in my account, but instead of keeping my spending under that amount I choose to purchase a $300 item that I really want, I’m going… Read More