Growing up in the deep south, despite the heat, I looked forward to attending Bible camp each summer. That very first summer altered my life forever when I trusted in Jesus for eternal life and experienced the forgiveness of my sins. Thus, I was born again like the Apostle John illustrates through the dialogue of … Continue reading Closer to Your Heart Through Prayer, An Easter Fast!
The Heart
Closer To Your Heart!
If you grew up in Sunday School, as I did, you probably know the story of Elijah defeating the prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel (1 Kings 18). Elijah stood in victory after God sent the consuming fire burning up the offering as well as “the wood and the stones and the dust, and licked … Continue reading Closer To Your Heart!
A Heart of Gold?
We like to think well of people for the most part; And sometimes we are arguing to that point. Have you ever made the statement, “Oh, well she/he has a good heart!”? Certainly, we would reason for the goodness of our own heart, having a virtue and integrity that surpasses many. And yet, Scripture is … Continue reading A Heart of Gold?
The Heart of Winter
This is the heart of winter when we look forward to a break from the pestilence of this earth. Yet, in the middle of January a fly drones throughout my house! Winter may limit pestilence greatly, but it will never fully eradicate their existence until the return of the garden of Eden-like conditions. For now, … Continue reading The Heart of Winter
Misrepresentation
Reading through Proverbs 16 exposes any whitewashing to our characters that we are prone to do for sure. The following is a sampling of verses that pricked a cord in my veins: We might look pure in our own eyes, as well as our neighbor’s eyes, but guess what? God knows the motives and intentions … Continue reading Misrepresentation