by Kathy | Nov 12, 2018 | Church, Holiness, Obeying God, Spiritual Growth
I am so glad the mid-term elections are over! Politics cause far too much disagreement – even in the church. With good conscience and personal conviction on both sides, sincere Christians can be divided over party lines. It’s one of those areas like alcohol,...
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 | Sep 24, 2018 | culture, Discipleship, Holiness, Obeying God
I am patiently waiting for our first granddaughter to arrive. Okay, let me be honest. I’m waiting. We can leave the “patiently” part out. After four grandsons, we are so ready for a little girl! The world my granddaughter will know is very different from the world of...
by Kathy | Aug 20, 2018 | Obeying God, Quiet Time, Worship
Humans are hard-wired to worship. God created us for that very purpose – to praise Him. …the people I formed for myself that they may proclaim my praise. Isaiah 43:21, NIV Humans will worship. We cannot help ourselves. Just look around. Any individual who...
by Kathy | Aug 6, 2018 | Discipleship, Obeying God, Theology
I hear the phrase pop up often in conversation. It goes something like… Oh yes, our rebellious teenager is my cross to bear. Or perhaps… This chronic illness is my cross to bear. The phrase “cross to bear” reflects the cross Jesus was forced to...
by Kathy | Jul 23, 2018 | Discipleship, Obeying God, Spiritual Growth
The question came during a new Bible study on the Holy Spirit with the ladies of my church. At one point, the friend next to me asked what I thought about spiritual gifts tests. My answer? “You probably don’t want to know.” But then we talked about it anyway. And yes,...
