The Bible tells us how to respond when we experience significant life stressors like during this season we are in with the Coronavirus. Principles that we find as themes throughout the Bible are there for us so that we can handles the various trials that we experience. Principles … [Read more...]
The 3 Most Worn Pages in My Bible
There are 3 pages in my Bible that seem to be most read/used. This morning, as I was spending time with God outside on our patio, I was reading a verse on one of these pages and the worn nature of the page jumped out at me. You can see the light-brown discolored edges of the … [Read more...]
My Grapevine Reminds Me to Remain in Jesus. John 15:1-4
I enjoy how Spring causes plants and flowers to bloom. It's a sign of new growth. A few years ago I planted a grapevine in our backyard so that I could care for it and to be reminded of one of my favorite scriptures: "I am the true grapevine, and my Father is the gardener. He … [Read more...]
Easter, a Full Life, Your Health and God’s Glory
Easter week is the most special week of the year for me. My mind repeatedly reflects on the fact that I am forgiven of my sins and that I can be in a personal relationship with the God of the universe, only because of what Jesus has done for me. The death of Jesus on a … [Read more...]
Engage in Healthy Behaviors by the Source of Spiritual Power – Galatians 6:14
You may know well the verse that indicates your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit. “Don’t you realize that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit, who lives in you and was given to you by God?….” 1 Corinthians 6:19 The truth and reality of this verse is likely a … [Read more...]
How to Exercise Your Will and Experience an Abundant Life
A book that I have read and referred back to many times over the last dozen years is The Spiritual Man, by Watchman Nee. It's available on Amazon but also free as a pdf which can be downloaded and read with most digital readers or in Adobe Acrobat. It's a very deep read of three … [Read more...]
