Soul Food
“I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me shall never hunger and he that believes in me shall never thirst.” Jn.6:35 There are some basics that we all need in order to live. Two of the primary basics are water and bread (food). But very often when we think of food, we think mainly of our physical selves. We tend to forget that our spiritual selves also need food, and that the spirit, unlike the physical body, will live on forever. Therefore we need to take special care of
"Trust in the Lord"
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight”. Proverbs 3:5-6 As thankful as I am for the many blessings God has given me, my trust in Him sometimes wavers. A lot. Therefore, these words are on my heart often as I remind myself who’s in control (not me!). A friend shared this verse with me when my husband and I were wrestling with a decision to leave my
Facing Evil
“For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.” Ephesians 6:12 A very powerful and instructive verse that has focused my understanding of the challenge to all Christians. It clarifies the nature of our task and the sources of sin which we need to recognize and against which we have to stand. Notice how Paul moves us beyond the recognition of eve
Greatness & Humility
“Solomon Kneeled down upon his knees before all the congregation …… and said ‘O lord God, there is no one like you in heaven, nor in earth….who shows mercy to all Thy servants who walk before You with all their hearts….. But will a God like You really dwell with men on the earth? Behold, heaven and the heaven of heavens cannot contain Thee; how much less this temple which I have built!...... However, have regard for the prayer of Thy servant. Hear the supplications of Thy ser