6 Reasons we are not Reading our Bibles
Last week I shared my intimidation of putting aside books about the Bible in order to read the Bible itself. That transition was scary. Barna research says More than half of all adults wish they read the Bible more often (58%). This is down slightly from 2016 (61%). ...
Books About the Bible vs THE Bible
Jeremiah 29:13-14, “You will seek Me and find Me when you seek Me with all your heart. I will be found by you,” declares the Lord… Ten years ago, a woman approached me following a MOPS event. I had just finished sharing my testimony and Biblical...
Confidence in the Unknowns of 2018
As we stand on the precipice of a new year, many unknowns are before us. There will be unknown experiences, challenges, and changes. There will be mountain peaks and possibly valleys. There will be good moods and positive feelings when circumstances go our way. And...
The Christmas Story – Joseph must have felt Betrayed
Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be pregnant through the Holy Spirit. 19 Because Joseph her husband was faithful to the law, and did not want to expose her to public disgrace, he had in mind to divorce her...
The Christmas Story – Mary Visits Elizabeth
39 At that time Mary got ready and hurried to a town in the hill country of Judea, 40 where she entered Zechariah’s home and greeted Elizabeth. 41 When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the baby leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit. 42 In a...