These are the nations the Lord left to test all those Israelites who had not experienced any of the wars in Canaan (he did this only to teach warfare to the descendants of the …
The Remnant
Throughout every dispensation there has always been a remnant – a called out group of strong individuals who will stand above the rest. It seems everywhere we turn evil is …
3 Gifts from God to Overcome Fear
“For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.” 2 Timothy 1:7 Gifts – beautifully wrapped packages that …
3 Secrets to Overcoming Your Past
I can never change my past, but I can change my future by changing my actions today. -Andy Andrews, The Traveler’s Gift Your past can speak loudly at times. People, …
A Little Yeast
There is nothing like the smell of homemade bread. Opening the oven door and pulling out the fresh baked bread is akin to being enveloped with a big, cozy hug. …
He Knows You
You have searched me, Lord, and you know me. You know when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my thoughts from afar. You discern my going out and my lying down; you …
Making Decisions
I will not waste time on second thoughts. When I make a decision, I will stick by it. Andy Andrews One of my favorite books of all time is The …
God’s Sees You
He tends his flock like a shepherd: He gathers the lambs in his arms and carries them close to his heart; he gently leads those that have young. Isaiah 40:11 …
Find God, Find You
“So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them.” Genesis 1:27 “I just need to find myself.“ …
Forgiving Yourself
If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:9 Tears streamed down his face. Shame …
Cornerstone
“See, I lay a stone in Zion, a chosen and precious cornerstone, and the one who trusts in him will never be put to shame.” 1 Peter 2:6 Several months …
Living in the Dark
What does the darkness make you feel? Alone? Scared? Wondering where the light is? I’m not talking about darkness that is evil but darkness that brings loneliness and quietness. Sometimes …