I know, my God, that you examine our hearts and rejoice when you find integrity there. You know I have done all this with good motives, and I have watched your people offer their gifts willingly and joyously. 1 Chronicles 29:17, NLT This scripture is a part of David’s prayer of praise. As king, David was not allowed to re-build the Temple. He was a warrior king. God chose Solomon, his soon-to-be king son, as…
Does your church still have “testimony time?” When we changed churches and began attending a larger congregation this year, I was worried that some of the wonderful personal moments that are apart of a smaller church would be missing. That hasn’t happened. Recently, Pastor John gave us the opportunity to testify about what God is doing in our lives. I left that night with a lump in my throat and my faith built up. God…
Photo courtesy of Lisa Frost Best Photography. Taken in beautiful St. Francisville, Louisiana When we have a need that seems impossible, we run to where hope can be found. We start to lose our inhibitions. We don’t care what we have to do or who we have to talk to. That’s where Jesus found himself in Matthew 4. News about Him and His miracle-working power was spreading rapidly. Every person that could get to where…
Does the rebel inside you ever want to come out? Are you like me and being sweet gets wearisome? I mean I want to do it right, I want to love and forgive and serve and… but sometimes, I just want to stomp my foot and yell like Ouiser on Steel Magnolias, “I’m not as sweet as I used to be.” Obedience brings all kinds of good blessings. I know all those things, but sometimes…
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