I am not one to admit to having favorites within my family. There’s a great deal of jealously on both sides and I learned early on that what I did for one person, I had to do for others. Most especially for my two grandmothers, who had the wonderful foresight (or cunning) to be neighborsContinueContinue reading “What really matters in the end…”
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Romans 8: Life in the Spirit…, God’s Everlasting Love
I needed this today. Be blessed, Shawnda Life in the Spirit There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.[a] 2 For the law of the Spirit of life has set you[b] free in Christ Jesus from the law of sin and death. 3 For God has done what the law, weakened by the flesh, could not do. By sending his ownContinueContinue reading “Romans 8: Life in the Spirit…, God’s Everlasting Love”
Last ride of the season.
In September 2012, I collided with an SUV eleven miles into a fifty mile route of an organized ride through New Jersey and New York City. The ride was called, “Escape New York” and was billed as the last ride of the season. After colliding with the SUV, in fact even as I was stillContinueContinue reading “Last ride of the season.”
Trust no man…
It is better to trust the Lord than to trust people. ~ Psalm 118:8, NCV Do not put your trust in princes or other people, who cannot save you. ~ Psalm 146-3, NCV In the Italian Job, Donald Sutherland’s character has a quote that repeats throughout the movie, “I trust everyone; I just don’t trustContinueContinue reading “Trust no man…”
Stand Bold Against the Spirit of the Antichrist
March 14, 2012Haifa, Israel For they are traveling for the Lord, and they accept nothing from people who are not believers. So we ourselves should support them so that we can be their partners as they teach the truth. ~ 3 John 7-8, NLT Last night, I heard a passionate message about standing firm against IslamContinueContinue reading “Stand Bold Against the Spirit of the Antichrist”
Seduced by the Enemy, Part 1: Know Thyself, Know Thy Enemy
The word “enemy” can also be misleading, in that it leads one to look outward for danger instead of inward. The spiritual attacks aimed at knocking believers from their walk with God targets the believer’s internal organisms of belief, faith, heart and thoughts. Even though the perpetrator of the attacks is the spirit we know as Satan or the devil or the god of this world, our most dangerous potential enemy is our self.
A Personal Relationship with God is Paramount
I have come to an uncomfortable realization that community – though it is an instruction and goal for God’s people to assemble themselves – community does very little good for the spiritually hungry. If you are seeking God’s word, His will, His guidance, an understanding of who He is and who you are – go straight to His Word. If you’re depending on other people to tell you about God, you’ve already missed Him.
Firstfruits of All Your Crops
However, when you love others, share your joy, spread peace, are patient, kind and good the people on the receiving end usually can’t help but to reciprocate. Such behavior starts a chain of sorts. Sooner or later, someone is going to ask you about your faith, your beliefs, the God you serve and the church you attend.
Harvest Life 