Every time Pastor Roseberry and his wife were guest speakers at my local church, I would feel uncomfortable. They are passionate leaders of a prison ministry, InnerFaith, and as he spoke, I was reminded of that pesky little verse about visiting those in prison. At the close of each of his visits, I hurried from the church to avoid Pastor Roseberry. His questions about participating with his wife, Christine, and her team of volunteers in…
I’m thinking about hard times today. A dear friend moved in with Jesus a few days ago. She courageously fought cancer. I hate to say she lost that battle. I mean, that’s the perplexing nature of our faith in Jesus, right? When we must leave this world (as we all must) did we lose or gain? Today she dances with Jesus – healed, whole, singing (she sang beautifully) and maybe even playing the piano (another…
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…
I’m reading through Hosea with the Hello Mornings group and they asked us to research the word “heal” found in chapter 7, verse 1. Hosea is an interesting book. I can get so wrapped up in the difficult circumstances Hosea and his kids were going through with Gomer, that I forget God is speaking to Israel about her unfaithfulness to Him. I am also asking God to speak to me so I may see how…
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