Roadmap to Repentance
The Bible says, “there is much joy in heaven over one sinner who repents.” Repentance is valued in heaven. But what is repentance, when is it needed, and how do you do it, so it counts? Hosea was a prophet sent to the House of Israel, God’s chosen people. They were often broken people, plagued […]
Access
My memory summons an iconic photograph from the early sixties when I think about ACCESS. Little John-John Kennedy is just a toddler as he peaks through the small door in front of the Resolute Desk in the Oval Office of the White House. Security protocols involving an audience with POTUS are formidable, even more so […]
Persistent Prayer
When you need guidance in your life, just ask God. He will give you wisdom when you ask. All you need to do is believe! Hebrews 11:6 tells us that anyone who comes to God must believe that He is God and that He will reward those who diligently seek Him. If you have a […]
The ABCs of Gratitude
Recently, in moments before sleep fell, I began to list, alphabetically, areas of gratitude. This is my own personal list, which amazed me! A – Atonement – Jesus’ sacrifice to reconcile me to God. B – Baking – the aroma testifying to the results! C – Choices – each one determines the trajectory of an […]
Roots
Those of us who enjoy roasted carrots sprinkled with sea salt can appreciate that these are simply roots. Otherwise, we don’t think much about roots. They are underground, out of sight. We see the obvious but not always what’s behind the scenes. A friend had her mind rooted in the underground when she made it […]