by Kathy | Aug 5, 2019 | Devotional, God's Word for Today, Salvation, Trials and difficulties
As soon as our daughter announced the impending arrival of our fifth grandchild, we immediately began to hope for a girl. Of course, we would have welcomed and loved another grandson just as much. But we already had four and wanted the full grandparent experience....
by Kathy | Jun 17, 2019 | Discipleship, God's Word for Today, Trials and difficulties
We see the verse on coffee mugs, t-shirts, and wall decor. It’s probably the most well-known and oft-quoted verse from Paul’s letter to the church in Philippi: “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Philippians 4:13, NKJV Unfortunately, it’s also one...
by Kathy | Apr 8, 2019 | God's Word for Today, Trials and difficulties, Unshakeable Faith
Life is filled with hard things. Situations that simply don’t feel fair. My mother suffers from the latter stages of Alzheimer’s. It’s a cruel disease, for the patient and the family. And some days, when my emotions get the best of me, I question...
by Kathy | Mar 18, 2019 | Bible, God's Word for Today, Theology
I’ve carried this for a while now. I have a heavy burden on my heart for the American Church that keeps getting heavier all the time. I’m deeply concerned about our relationship with the Bible. It’s on shaky ground and deteriorating. We don’t know God’s Word like we...
by Kathy | Oct 15, 2018 | God's Word for Today, Obeying God, Trials and difficulties
You’ve probably heard – or maybe you’ve even said – “God will never give me more than I can handle.” Sounds really good but there’s just one problem. The Bible doesn’t teach that. Many people point to 1 Corinthians 10:13...
by Kathy | Jul 16, 2018 | Discipleship, God's Word for Today, Spiritual Growth
Some verses in the Bible are easier to swallow than others. Even though I wholeheartedly believe them all, there are some I honestly just don’t like very much. In fact, some Bible verses are too challenging. Let me explain. Some verses, like “He gives strength to the...
