by Kathy | Oct 21, 2019 | Theology, Trials and difficulties, Unshakeable Faith
Lately I’ve been thinking a lot about Christian suffering and persecution. Since Jesus walked the earth, His followers around the globe have been ridiculed and persecuted for their faith. But we haven’t experienced much of it here in America. But our culture is...
by Kathy | Sep 2, 2019 | Discipleship, Spiritual Growth, Theology
Ever wonder why everyone doesn’t “see” things the same way you do? We each have a unique “worldview” or philosophical framework through which we view the world. Our worldview is built from a vast collection of fundamental beliefs and assumptions, These form the...
by Kathy | Jul 15, 2019 | God's love, Theology, Trials and difficulties
“Delight yourself in the LORD and He will give you the desires of your heart.” Psalm 37:4 How many times have you heard this verse quoted or even quoted it yourself? Sounds pretty good, doesn’t it? By itself, that one statement seemingly holds great promise. “If we...
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 29, 2018 | Salvation, Theology, women's ministry
I am not enough. I am not good enough. I am not strong enough. I am not wise enough. I am not enough. And neither are you. You are not enough. Last week I heard a song on my local Christian radio station that troubled me. The lyrics repeatedly sang “I am...
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...
