I struggle with destructive habits. I didn’t bother to make any New Year’s resolutions, because I know what I need to do, and I’m not yet prepared to do it. Writing this blog involves revealing a lot about myself. I have not yet gotten to the point where I can plainly say some uncomfortable truths. […]
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God loves me today, even though He knows what I’ll do tomorrow
Posted: 4th February 2015 by accepted in UncategorizedGod doesn’t force us to believe in Him. Choosing not to believe in God is an option, but it’s a mistake. God gets rejected by people over and over again, every day. People say He doesn’t exist. They say He doesn’t care. People demand that God prove Himself to them. People use His name to […]
The words of Jesus are God speaking directly to you
Posted: 21st December 2014 by accepted in UncategorizedIn Revelation Chapter 3, verse 20, Jesus says, “Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with him, and he with Me.” [NIV Bible] God is ready to welcome you just as you are. You don’t have to […]
God is here, as He always is all year long. But during Christmas, people think about God more. Some would disagree with me. But I do know that the birth of Jesus is known throughout the world. And a lot of people are curious about God. There are countless people who are struggling. They are […]
This song is passionate praise. It is called the Revelation Song because many of the lyrics come directly from the book of Revelation. The chorus, “Holy, Holy, Holy is the Lord God Almighty, Who was and is and is to come” can be found in Revelation Chapter 4, verse 8. Music has the power to […]
In Hebrews Chapter 4, verse 12, it says: For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight. Everything is uncovered and […]
A favorite verse of an old friend reveals God
Posted: 15th October 2014 by accepted in UncategorizedIsaiah Chapter 41:13 was a favorite verse of a woman who was a strong Christian and had known God for many years. I was a part of a ladies’ Bible study in Michigan. She lived in Florida, and was a close friend of our study leader. Her name was Jean. She offered to pray for […]
It is only human to worry. It is understandable, and for many people, it is automatic. I am not writing this post to condemn anyone. I have a long history of worrying and pessimism, and I am still learning how to go to God with the things I would have worried about before. I do […]
Taking the high road while the low road is calling your name
Posted: 14th September 2014 by accepted in UncategorizedIn Proverbs Chapter 19, verse 11 it says: A man’s wisdom gives him patience; it is to his glory to overlook an offense. [NIV Bible] This is a Scripture that I come back to again and again. God reminds me of it repeatedly, and it has truly helped me. I don’t know if I was […]
When God looks at you, He sees the real you, the person you are on the inside. He sees your personality, your family and your history. He knows what you fear and what hurts you. He sees the wounds from your past. He knows who you love and who loves you. He knows who you are. […]