Interruptible
Recently, I have been very intrigued by how often Jesus was interrupted in His ministry. Several instances are recorded, and we can learn from Jesus’ responses. Often, Jesus could not make His way from one place to another without someone asking him to help them, causing a change in his plans. Here are just a […]
Every Moment
Recently, I talked with my mentor, and she suggested starting a gratitude journal. Her advice was simple – write down three things each day for which I am thankful. It sounded easy enough, so I began the next morning, before my quiet time with God. I stuck with the practice, and before long, I thought, […]
Pride
In the Bible, PRIDE is viewed as a negative trait, associated with arrogance, self-centeredness, and a sense of superiority that leads us to ignore or reject God’s authority. This root of sin causes us to elevate ourselves above others or even above God. Below are two biblical perspectives on pride: • Proverbs 16:18: Pride goes […]
A Tale of Two Hearts
I have always wondered at the angelic visitations that Zechariah and Mary had. They both responded with almost identical words “How can this be?” Yet Zechariah was left literally speechless, and Mary’s speech was full of praise and worship “Behold the handmaiden of the Lord; be it unto me according to your Word.” Let’s look […]
Butterfly Story
The butterfly provides us with a demonstration of supernatural truths. A butterfly begins its life as a caterpillar, crawling around earth-bound, having no idea of the DNA within it to become a beautiful creature gracing the sky. Before the caterpillar can become a butterfly, it must undergo a complete transformation, a metamorphosis. In the chrysalis, […]