Thankfulness

Thankfulness

We are right at the holiday called Thanksgiving. I want to focus on the most basic reason to be thankful. Ephesians 1:3-13 gives us reassuring words about how God views those of us who have chosen Him. We are so blessed that He chose us before the foundation of the...
The Armour of God

The Armour of God

Sometime ago, a friend cautioned me to be sure and put on the armor of God daily. I made no comment, but I did think, ‘I never take it off,’ so I disregarded what she said. Recently it came to me, ‘No, I don’t take it off, but sometimes it needs straightening,’ as it...
Two Dwellings For Faith

Two Dwellings For Faith

“The just shall live by faith; But if anyone draws back, my soul has no pleasure in Him.” — Hebrews 10:38 Recently, I have been restudying faith since I have experienced disappointments in unanswered prayers –prayers that I prayed in what I thought was great faith....
Living Free of Anxiety

Living Free of Anxiety

“Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God” — Philippians 4:6 I have to confess I am somewhat of a type A personality in that when I need something done I like to get right on it,...
Earthly Fathers/Father God (Part 3)

Earthly Fathers/Father God (Part 3)

Parental faithfulness is the next attribute we will explore. Many of us have not experienced the faithfulness on the part of our fathers that our hearts longed for. We may have a mistrust of God based on this lack in our own earthly father. Our father God is...