Christianity – Page 5

Prayer Growth

I would like to hear about how groups you are a part of take prayer request and handle the request. As many of us look for ways to grow and learn in prayer we look for ways to connect with others in caring and sharing. Rebecca Dwight Bruff shares “…it’s not about us. It’s aboutContinue reading “Prayer Growth”

Job Study

Patricia Woolard Woodley writes: I’ve been studying Job this morning…and I tell you, it just brings tears to my eyes….Oh that we would be so faithful….tho not understanding what has happened….why, tho righteous, all these things are happening….the depths of his agony, his wishing he was never even born…..tho I have known this story allContinue reading “Job Study”

Balaam by Rena Oynes

This morning I was listening to a lecture on BBN Bible Institute on Balaam/Special Bible Characters. As a Sunday School teacher (of young children) I had remembered God’s warning to Balaam and the donkey speaking. In other words I did not remember much. I learned that Balaam was a preacher/a fine one who was aContinue reading “Balaam by Rena Oynes”

Scripture for this week

Then Jesus answered her, “Woman, great is your faith! Let it be done for you as you wish.” And her daughter was healed instantly. Matthew 15:28, NRSV This Week: pray for faith in times of healing, discouragement, financial need or other.

Did you ever Wonder?

The late great George Beverly Shea did. He penned the words, “The Wonder of it All” and sang them with great gusto over and over again! His wonderment was to think about how God loved Him. Have you ever gazed in wonderment about God’s love like this? I hate to admit that all to oftenContinue reading “Did you ever Wonder?”

Share in Prayer

“Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thus with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;…” Ephesians 6:18 NKJV

Were you there?

I, Rena Oynes, a Christian, recently went through a divorce after 35 years of marriage. The pain was beyond what one might imagine. Many people had or have no compassion or understanding. Hopefully, if another is going through this suffering my walk by sharing my raw feelings might help to lighten your load. Were youContinue reading “Were you there?”

Stay Focused!

I will lift up my eyes to the mountains; From where shall my help come? My help comes from the LORD, Who made heaven and earth.…Psalm 121:1,2

Week 3 of Advent-JOY!

“But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people.” Luke 2:10 NIV Let’s glance into the word “Advent” which literally means “coming toward” and embraces both the Child-King, born in a manger and the Sovereign Lord who will usher inContinue reading “Week 3 of Advent-JOY!”

A View of Heaven;

“Worthy are you to take the scroll and to open its seals,for you were slain, and by your blood you ransomed people for God from every tribe and language and people and nation, and you have made them a kingdom and priests to our God, and they shall reign on the earth.” Rev 5:9 Open aContinue reading “A View of Heaven;”