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,...
by Kathy | Apr 23, 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 | Apr 16, 2018 | Discipleship, Guest Post, Obeying God
This post is a giveaway! Comment below for a chance to win a copy of Rhonda’s new book “Messy to Meaningful!” Ever have your plans fall apart? Or perhaps they took off in a different direction half-way through? Maybe they didn’t line up with your calling. In this...
by Kathy | Mar 5, 2018 | Obeying God, Theology, Worship
This past week, while reading a familiar Bible story, I saw something I’d never noticed before. Of course, it had been there all the time. But isn’t that just like God? He is constantly teaching us. His Word is living and active, applicable to every...
