But when the people of Israel cried out to the Lord for help, the Lord AGAIN raised up a rescuer to save them. Judges 3:15a During the time of the Judges, God served as Israel’s king and they were to follow and obey Him. Yet, Israel rarely walked in obedience; It was more like sheep … Continue reading “Cry Out” Challenge, Day 7
No Other Option!
Can you imagine how it would feel to finally be set free after being held captive, a slave, for your entire life? Panting breathlessly, you reach a roadblock only to see your captors coming after you once again. That’s exactly what happened to God’s chosen people, the Israelites. When Pharaoh approached, the people of Israel … Continue reading No Other Option!
“Cry Out” Challenge, Day 5
A bouncing baby boy was born to a Levite family joining an older brother and sister. His parents could tell he was a special child and they hid him at risk of their own lives. When they couldn’t hide him any longer, the mother made a little basket and placed him afloat on the River … Continue reading “Cry Out” Challenge, Day 5
“Cry Out” Challenge, Day 4
Accepting this challenge, I am in a battle to stand victoriously in the truths of God’s Word. Today on this “Sabbath Rest,” came another Sunday to worship corporately. It was then Psalm 119:18 found lodging in my heart as a burdened disciple offered a plea to God: “Open my eyes to see the wonderful truths … Continue reading “Cry Out” Challenge, Day 4
A Focused Gratitude
Enter His gates with thanksgiving, and His courts with praise! Give thanks to him; bless his name! Psalm 100:4 How can we live in Courageous Thanksgiving and Praise? A favorite Scripture verse commands believers not to be anxious or worried. In fact, it actually declares for us to be thankful: “Do not be anxious about … Continue reading A Focused Gratitude
“Cry Out” Challenge, Day 2
“When the righteous cry for help, the Lord hears and delivers them out of all their troubles.”Psalm 34:17 How desperate must we be before falling on our face before our Creator God begging for help? In Whom or in What are we placing our trust? When the Israelites turned to God in prayer during … Continue reading “Cry Out” Challenge, Day 2
“Cry Out” Challenge, Day 1
Revive Our Hearts, a ministry helping women thrive in Christ, was founded in 2001 as a successor to Elisabeth Elliot’s ministry Gateway To Joy. The month of October has been designated as a “Cry Out!” Challenge. It’s a time to “cry out” in prayer for the many giants our world is facing, politically, economically, medically, … Continue reading “Cry Out” Challenge, Day 1
Skimming the Peaks: Creation to Christ, Part 10: The Flood
In the garden, God promised He would send a Deliverer who would overcome Satan. Of course, Satan tried every way possible to hinder God’s plan to send the Deliverer. Hence, Satan guided Cain to kill Abel. But God gave Adam and Eve another child in place of Abel. Seth was born separated from God but … Continue reading Skimming the Peaks: Creation to Christ, Part 10: The Flood
Creation to Christ: Part 9
Even through the early history of man there was a demonstration of judgement accompanied by grace. The Bible explains both God’s judgement and grace. We can trust the Bible (John 17:17). The Bible is one book, one history, one story, His story. Behind 10,000 events stands God, the builder of history, the maker of … Continue reading Creation to Christ: Part 9
A Hurricane, a Hornet, and a Horrifying Wreck
Thinking back over the start of this month, we were feverishly preparing for a trip to Colorado Springs. The first several days of the trip was a planned visit with our son and daughter-in-law, spending the time getting to know our granddaughter. It was my second time to visit with our sweet little princess, who … Continue reading A Hurricane, a Hornet, and a Horrifying Wreck
The Scarlett Road 