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Because Jesus says so!
“Simon answered, “Master, we’ve worked hard all night and haven’t caught anything. But because you say so, I will let down the nets.””Luke 5:5 Reminds me of times when I was younger and my foster mother would ask me to do something that I had tried a “zillion” times but it wasn’t working. This verse…
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Do this the next time you are experiencing temptation
“My parents were alcoholics but I can control my alcohol. One sip a day doesn’t effect me.” “Just one peek at that porn.” “No one will know if I cheat on my test.” “I don’t gossip. I just like sharing with others.” “I have to lie. No other choice.” “TV or reading my bible?” Day…
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What does it mean to be a child of God?
What does it mean to be a child of God? What does it mean to be a child of God? Ephesians 1 tells us that we were predestined to be a child of God before the creation of this world! The God that we serve is a mighty planner, and even though HE knew we…
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God’s gift to you
“If you love me, keep my commands. And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever—the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him, because it neither sees him nor knows him. But you know him, for he lives with you and will be in you. I will…
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3 Ways to show mercy
“But go and learn what this means: ‘I desire mercy, not sacrifice.’ For I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners.”” Matthew 9:13 Many of you know that I have been England for a few weeks and maybe it is the areas that I have travelled, but in the city of London despite…
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The London Underground: A biblical view
I am in London for a few days and decided to experience the infamous London Underground. Following my friend who takes this mode of travel all the time, I entered an entirely different world. Without her guidance, I would have definitely had a harder time understanding where, when, what time, how etc. After getting my…
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Dealing with anxiety: 3 key steps
Everyone is talking about that person. And no one has a kind word about them. I recently accepted a role in another area and before I left, I was warned about that person! I arrived and yet again I was warned. I haven’t met that individual as yet but I found myself building up a…
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Top reasons not to tithe
“I was on the altar but he took me off of it”, said my friend. For those that know me well, I couldn’t help my facial expression after that one! My quick response, I have to say was not godly… “You wanted him to take you off the alter!” Everyone started laughing at that response…
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What truth are you believing?
“You were running a good race. Who cut in on you to keep you from obeying the truth?” Galatians 5:7 When you start a race, you usually start off really well. Pretend you are running a 26.2 mile marathon race (ok, I’m already dying just thinking about it… but I digress..). You are at the…
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When you are broker than broke
“Glory to God… Lord you are so good to me” said Paula. Chris looked at her sideways with an exasperated look in his face, “What? Girl you are broker than broke. How in the world can you even praise God? You have been out of a job for six months and God still hasn’t answered…
