For some people have deliberately violated their consciences; as a result, their faith has been shipwrecked. Hymenaeus and Alexander are two examples. I threw them out and handed them over to Satan so they might learn not to blaspheme God. -I Timothy 1:19b-20, NLT The Apostle Paul names, names here. He does not shy away from … Continue reading “Names named”
Category: Musings
Life gets better! My birthday.
Instead of your shame you will receive a double portion, and instead of disgrace you will rejoice in your inheritance. And so you will inherit a double portion in your land, and everlasting joy will be yours. -Isaiah 61:7, NIV Life gets better! I remember having a conversation with a friend at a gym back in Connecticut before … Continue reading “Life gets better! My birthday.”
Unexpected gift
I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God so that you may know that you have eternal life. -I John 5:13, NIV When I was a teenager and a young man, I remember having anxiety about my eternal salvation. Was I saved or not? I do not have … Continue reading “Unexpected gift”
Falling Apart
A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance…. -Ecclesiastes 3:4, KJV When a marriage ends, we need a space where we can be honest with our pain. Often times, that includes “the ugly cry.” I encourage you all to find a place where you can … Continue reading “Falling Apart”
Holding tightly to hope
… and character strengthens our confident hope of salvation. And this hope will not lead to disappointment. -Romans 5:4b-5a, NLT Sometimes, it is hard to hope. That makes sense. This is especially so in light of the devastating losses that come with divorce from a cheater. In these seasons, I find it important to remember … Continue reading “Holding tightly to hope”
A song to bring you to worship
Also I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, Whom shall I send, and who will go for us? Then said I, Here am I; send me. -Isaiah 6:8, KJV Recently, I came across a song that I found very encouraging as a song that helps usher me into His Presence. Here’s this new-ish song–“Walk … Continue reading “A song to bring you to worship”
Accept all criticism?
Is every criticism worth consuming? Do we always learn something about ourselves from a criticism? Short answer: No. If someone knows you tend to always “consume” or take to heart a criticism, this gives that individual incredible power over you. They are able to control you via their criticism. This is unhealthy and ungodly. Fearing … Continue reading “Accept all criticism?”
Higher Thoughts, Higher Ways
8 For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the Lord. 9 For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts. -Isaiah 55:8-9, KJV If your god is so small that you fully understand him and his ways, … Continue reading “Higher Thoughts, Higher Ways”
Unexpected Fulfillment
24 He saw an Egyptian mistreating an Israelite. So Moses came to the man’s defense and avenged him, killing the Egyptian. 25 Moses assumed his fellow Israelites would realize that God had sent him to rescue them, but they didn’t. Acts 7:24-25, NLT God’s timing and ways are not our ways. What I find interesting about this story … Continue reading “Unexpected Fulfillment”
Unloved issue
21 Under three things the earth quakes, And under four, it cannot bear up: … 23 Under an unloved woman when she gets a husband, And a maidservant when she supplants her mistress. -Proverbs 30:21, 23, NASB (emphasis mine) I can still picture the moment… We had just moved into our first home we bought together, and … Continue reading “Unloved issue”