“For ground that drinks the rain which often falls on it and brings forth vegetation useful to those (A) for whose sake it is also tilled, receives a blessing from God; but if it yields thorns and thistles, it is worthless and (B) close to being cursed, and it ends up being burned. Hebrews 6:7-8:
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HOW FREE ARE YOU?
John 8:32 “Then you will know the truth and the truth will set you free.” How does one act when they have been set free? Have you ever been in a situation where someone had to set you free? Have you ever found a little animal entangled and it took you to set them free?Continue reading “HOW FREE ARE YOU?”
Study with Sara
Resentment brings______________? Does Resentment make you feel offended or aggrieved? Does Resentment give you a dose of bitterness? If so, watch out you may be in for some troubles according to Hebrews 12:15: “See to it that no one misses the grace of God and that no bitter root grows up to cause trouble andContinue reading “Study with Sara”
Mary and Martha / Book or Broom
This year in reading through the bible with a checking off of the scriptures in a booklet prepared by Gary I decided to read Max Lucado’s Devotional Bible. I was reading in Luke 10 when I came across Max Lucado’s insight into Mary and Martha. He says Mary had thoughts to think and Martha hadContinue reading “Mary and Martha / Book or Broom”
I saw Jesus today!
I saw Jesus, today! I followed Him down dusty pathways, through steamy market places, across sandy dunes, over a raging sea and through waving wheat fields. Oh, I wasn’t the only one, but it felt as though it were just He and I. And as we were walking toward a little town, Nain I think,Continue reading “I saw Jesus today!”
How can we practice what we can’t remember?
Today, my friend, Wendy asked if I could recite the ten commandments. I have to admit it, I could not remember them all, to recite them to her. Lord, forgive me, I want to practice them now; so I can recite them, and apply them to everyday life. I’d like to ask, how many ofContinue reading “How can we practice what we can’t remember?”
One of my very Favorites:
You give (us) drink from your river of delights. For with you is the fountain of life; in your light we see light. Psalm 36:8,9 (NIV)
Study with Sara-Be Courageous
And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God. Ephesian 6:17 One of my sons wanted to take classes in fencing. My first thought was, WHY? I quickly learned a little about fencing, and that being, a very little about this sport. I comprehended even less.Continue reading “Study with Sara-Be Courageous”
Study with Sara-Seasons of Life
Are you grieving over the end of Summer? Are you missing the joy of planning for Autumn? Does the thought of Winter give you dread? Does the Beauty of Spring make you sneeze? “Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do notContinue reading “Study with Sara-Seasons of Life”
Bible Reading by Gary
I have been reading the Bible a lot recently. As a matter of fact since 2001 my goal has been to read through the Bible each year. In 2001, my daily checklist had more books and chapters unchecked and unread than read. In 2002, I made a seventy five percent completion of my goal. InContinue reading “Bible Reading by Gary”
