Rebel to Redeemed…Sharing HIS Kind of Love
This is our final session with Peter and an eyewitness to the life, crucifixion, and resurrection of Jesus. Last week, we took a look at the transfiguration and Pentecost. Today, let’s take a few more looks at Peter’s ministry. Acts 12 tells us, “Peter, therefore, was kept in prison: but prayer was made without ceasing of the church unto God […]
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Paul, was the author of the Hall of Faith found in Galatians. However, his own life was based on faith and he could very well be listed in the Hall of Faith. As I wind up the Hall of Faith series and prepare for the Heroes of Faith series, I could think of no one better than the apostle Paul […]
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When reading the Hall of Faith, one of those listed as those that “were stoned”. Stephen perfectly fits this bill. But, who was Stephen? Acts 6, sets the scene by stating the disciples decided to call seven men “of honest report, full of the Holy Ghost and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business.” {Acts 6:3} “And the […]
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At Lent, many individuals give up a vice or habit for the 40 days. This is a form of worship and praising God with our bodies. Others fast in order to lose weight or detoxifying their bodies. The scriptures often discuss fasting and prayer. Some of these verses include: Acts 13:2 While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the […]
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Hannah was another mother that longed for a child. She was married to Elkanah. Hannah is her husband’s first wife and his favorite, but when she did not provide children, he married Peninnah. One can imagine how Peninnah tormented Hannah over her inability to have children. Each year they travel to the temple to worship God. We are told that […]
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Recently in my Bible study, I came across Ephesians 6:10-18 which describes the armor of God. While I’d read the passage before this time it really struck a chord in my heart. I’d heard of the armor of God before, but what does it really mean? The book of Ephesians is thought to have been written by the Apostle Paul […]
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Joanie Shawhan is joining us today to discuss a very important topic in the lives of all women–ovarian cancer. This is a very important subject that is definitely worth reading about. Welcome, Joanie! The Whisperer by Joanie Shawhan Stop. Listen! Do you hear the whispers of ovarian cancer? This insidious disease assaults over 20,000 unsuspecting women per year […]
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Nearer, My God, To Thee is commonly believed to be the last song the Titanic played as the ship sank. The popular hymn was written by Sarah Flower Adams and is loosely based on Jacob’s dream in Genesis 28:11-19. This hymn is considered by hymnology students to be the finest hymn ever written by a woman composer. Sarah was born […]
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Er and Onan were the sons of Judah. In case we need a refresher course, Judah was the son of Jacob and Leah. He was one of Joseph’s brothers. Jesus ancestry was through the line of Judah, who was also an ancestor of King David. Er was the oldest son of Judah and his wife. He married Tamar, but he […]
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When one thinks of sin, often Sodom and Gomorrah is the first place to come to mind. Genesis 13 tells us “the men of Sodom were wicked and sinners before the Lord.” A battle among the five Kings and cities along the River Jordan resulted in these two cities “spoiled of their goods and captives were taken, including Lot.” However, […]
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We are looking at those that God only gave one last chance. Cain was the first born son of Adam and Eve. After his birth, Eve said “with the help of the Lord, I have brought forth a man.” Cain was the first human born. Cain had a brother named Abel. When they both brought their offerings to the Lord, […]
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Over the past months, we have been looking at the lives and lessons of those that God gave a second chance. The stories and reasons were numerous for each and there are lessons we can learn from them. However, this got me thinking about the flip side of the coin. If God was going to give these men and women […]
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We are told about John Mark in the book of Acts. Actually he is referred to as “John whose other name was Mark” in three different places of scripture. But who was he? There’s a lot we don’t know! What we do know is: He was raised in a Christian home. He traveled with Barnabas and Saul to fulfill their […]
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Abusive relationships usually escalate from single incidents to multiple incidents more often. Often a woman will think she is safe, but when she stands up for herself or tries to leave, she may discover exactly how dangerous the abuser can become. In my situation, I saw the relationship slowly dissolving. The last month we were together we could not […]
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Do you have a loved one that you believe might be in an abusive relationship? Are you unsure of what to look for? Today, I want to discuss some of the signs of abuse. Before we begin, I want to share a few part of my story. When I was in my abusive relationship I was terribly embarrassed. I did […]
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Imagine your life held so much sadness and tragedy, that you willingly decided to take and live a vow of poverty. In our day and age, this seems extreme but it is the story of the author to the hymn, “What a Friend We Have in Jesus.” The lyrics were penned by Joseph M. Scriven in the mid-1800s. Mr. Scriven […]
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