This is a great testimony on chastity and waiting for God to match you with your spouse. Even within church congregations pre-marital sex and multiple sexual partners is common place. Even within my own congregations, I have received side-eyes for my preference not to date "just for the fun of it". This Sister's report isContinue reading "My Fiance Never Was My ‘Boyfriend’"
The Importance of Invitation
The importance of an invitation is on my mind today. So I’m reading what others have to say about it….
Each week in worship we have an invitation that is given to us, an invitation to come to the table with Christ as our host. An invitation to commune with God and the great cloud of saints. And today as I was reading the walk to Emmaus, I noticed a characteristic about Jesus I had not noticed before.
“As they came near the village to which they were going, he walked ahead as if he were going on. But they urged him strongly, saying ‘Stay with us, because it is almost evening and the day is now nearly over.’ So he went in to stay with them.”
The characteristic I noticed was that Jesus was going to go on. The opportunity would have been missed for Cleopas and his friend to fellowship with their Risen Lord had they not invited him to stay that evening. In our days, how often…
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Photo Challenge, Week 37: Composition – Lines & Patterns
A few favorite shots from Week 37 of the Photo Challenge: Composition - Lines & Patterns.
Gary Dilapidated: 317B – Doors, windows and gateways
These pictures were taken in November 2011. The property became a free-for-all when it became well-known it was vacated. Thieves removed fixtures, counters, sinks, and window panes... then squatters moved in. It was very unsettling to walk around this house in such a dilapidated state.
Quest to be seen as normal.
"Usually, black entertainers and black figures in general, it’s either 'You’re super-human' or 'You’re sub-human.' But I really think it’s an achievement if you’re level zero....
Letters of the Bible: Jude Writes to the Called
It is these who cause divisions, worldly people, devoid of the Spirit. But you, beloved, building yourselves up in your most holy faith and praying in the Holy Spirit, keep yourselves in the love of God, waiting for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ that leads to eternal life.
Three Ways to Not Hate Your Husband
This is a great read for relational behavior. I am not yet married but I have certainly used the steps she outlines in dealing with other people - most especially those who claim Christ and friendship with me. Years ago, I learned that pausing in my anger and hurt and focusing on the fact thatContinue reading "Three Ways to Not Hate Your Husband"
Gary Dilapidated: 434B
My youthful memories of this house and yard are full of life and fun. My grandmother had a garden that took up most of the backyard and rose bushes and flowers surrounded the house. Most memorable: the whole block had been inhabited when I young. During this visit, the neighborhood was like a ghost town.
Letters of the Bible: James Writes to the Twelve Scattered Tribes
But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere. And a harvest of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace.... Be patient, therefore, brothers, until the coming of the Lord. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, being patient about it, until it receives the early and the late rains. You also, be patient. Establish your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is at hand. {Click the link to read the full post.}
Letters of the Bible: Peter’s Second Letter
Greeting Simeon[a] Peter, a servant[b] and apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who have obtained a faith of equal standing with ours by the righteousness of our God and Savior Jesus Christ: May grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord. Confirm Your Calling and ElectionContinue reading "Letters of the Bible: Peter’s Second Letter"
Harvest Life 