Category: God Believing
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An Act of Personal Sacrifice
Jesus chose us. He looks past the broken and damaged people that we are and teaches us what it truly means to love beyond full measure.
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The Walking Jericho
“Walking the Jericho” refers to a personal method of spiritual warfare inspired by the biblical story of Jericho. It involves intentional prayer walks around a property to seek divine protection and breakthroughs for gatherings. The practice emphasizes preparation, positive mental attitude, and faith, demonstrating its impact through personal experiences.
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Just One Rib
The author reflects on gender differences, realizing women are unique creations despite sharing genetic material with men.
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He Gives and Takes Away
Recently I heard someone say they didn’t like the song ‘Blessed be Your name’. They explained that they didn’t agree with the lyrics ‘He gives and takes away’. The reason being that ‘God’ doesn’t take away, it is the enemy that takes away from us. Well, this bugged me. At first, because I wanted to…
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Beautifully Broken
Do you feel intimidated when you look at a brand new Bible? I know I do. They just look wrong to my eyes. They are just so new. Intimidating. As if they are too holy to be touched by human hands. Have you ever gone Bible watching? It’s kind of like Walmart people watching, only…
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In the absence of
The passage explores the relationship between good and bad, light and darkness, asserting that badness is merely the absence of goodness, similar to how darkness is the absence of light. Goodness inherently exists, while badness relies on goodness’s removal.
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Time for a change
After years on antidepressants following personal losses, the author realizes the need for change. They reduce medication, discovering clarity, creativity, and deeper emotions about their grief and personal journey.
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All Things
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. ~Philippians 4:13 What we need to note here, is that the scripture says, “all things”; not just the things I want to do or am willing to do. Sometimes, God is going to ask us to do things that we don’t want to do or…
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He Will
The author reflects on their struggles with health and persistent infection, expressing vulnerability while finding solace in faith, believing God will use their weaknesses for good.
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Seeing Jesus Sacrifice With New Eyes
Over the years I’ve had a nagging question that has come to me again and again. What set Jesus apart from the other two men on crosses? The stereotypical responses of, well Jesus lived a sinless life and he was the son of God, come to my mind. But I always felt like there was…
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A sweet aroma
The reflection contrasts appealing fragrances with unpleasant smells, relating them to spiritual states. It emphasizes how believers are perceived by God as blooming flowers, while non-believers remain spiritually dead but can find renewal.
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Waiting for God is like waiting for the spring
Spring evokes mixed feelings of anticipation and frustration as we await warmth and growth. Likewise, our desire for closeness with God often requires patience and perseverance through challenges.