How many of us can be still? There is always something to do, that needs done, someone that needs something, a mess to clean up. What about difficult situations? Those things that come up that we aren’t sure how to handle or if we should? Maybe we go this...
Articles for September 2025
Berea?
It is written that there are many false teachers in the world from Jesus time and through this day. Those who twist the Word of God to suit themselves either for profit or because they are confused. We as believers have to be more like those in Berea that...
Choices?
I once heard the Holy Spirit speak to me, “you will change the world.” I thought this is not possible.” I asked, “How I was to change the world?” I saw a vision of a large, beautiful lake and then a small pebble dropped into the lake and the...
A House Divided?
In God’s word is much guidance on many things in the example of the history of those who have gone before. It is also, clear who God tells us comes to create division. Will we listen to God’s truth or the devil who comes to divide, steal, kill, and...
Obey?
God’s word says it is better to obey than to sacrifice. Can we understand why this is so? All of God’s commandments are good and for the good of all God’s creation. Even the world sees that they are good in that we can get into trouble if we...
Forgiveness?
God’s word tells us our Heavenly Father is quick to forgive, yet He calls us to acknowledge our sin and confess it. In acknowledging and confessing we show we understand we did or said something wrong. I love that when King David was confronted with his sin he quickly...
Lying:
We know God hates lying. There is a story in Acts that tells us about Ananias and his wife Sapphira. I struggled with this until recently when the Lord brought it to mind. Lying has a way of coming out but in this instance the Holy Spirit revealed it...
Flattery?
Who among us doesn’t like a compliment? A true honest compliment can be very encouraging and helpful. A true compliment can let us know we are doing our job correctly or let us know we are going in the right direction. Flattery is different it appeals to our pride....
Wrath? Anger?
God’s word gives us many warnings about this emotion. We can get angry in an instant if someone pokes our sore spot that we may be carrying around. Some come from a family where tempers were short and abusive; it takes a lot not to carry this into our...
Wrong? Right
Many of us know God’s commandments and right from wrong. How often does the right thing come to mind only to be followed by another thought such as, it doesn’t apply to this situation, the end justifies the means, it is to protect their feelings, they deserve it for...