Rebel to Redeemed…Sharing HIS Kind of Love
In the days when I was in my abusive relationship, I had several friends who were willing to help me escape. However, they all had one stipulation. When I walked away, I could not have any contact with Duncan or his family. I can’t tell you how many times in retrospect, I wish I had taken my friends up on […]
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Can you imagine what the disciples and followers of Jesus must have said as word spread that he was not in the tomb? The words, “He lives” seem to be one option that is plausible. The hymn was composed in 1933 by Alfred Henry Ackley. Alfred Ackley was born on January 21, 1887. His father was a Methodist Minister who […]
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The next mention we have of Mary Magdalene after Jesus heals her, is of her presence at the crucifixion. Luke 23:49 says, “”women who had followed him from Galilee” standing at a distance”, but does not mentioned these women by name. However, the other three gospels do mention these women and among them is Mary Magdalene. Matthew 27:56, says, “Among them […]
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I recently overheard a conversation in which the person said, “I’m ready to die. I want to see Jesus.” My heart broke for this individual, but as I listened I discovered the individual was in so much physical pain that she was willing herself to give up. Thankfully, she was talking with a […]
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Gideon was the son of Joash, from the Abiezrite clan in the tribe of Manasseh and lived in Ephra. As a leader of the Israelites, he won a decisive victory over a Midianite army despite a vast numerical disadvantage, leading a troop of 300 ‘valiant’ men. The name Gideon means “feller” or “hewer” in Hebrew. A hewer is a person […]
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In the early days of my relationship, when circumstances began to spin out of control, my gut began to knot up. I knew that something was wrong and this was not how it should be. I had a day when my insides felt as if they were all twisted in knots and I felt as if a battle was raging […]
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Are you washed in the Blood was written by Elisha Hoffman. Elisha Hoffman was born on May 7, 1839 in Orwigsburg, Pennsylvania. He was a Presbyterian minister and composer of over 2,000 hymns and 50 song books during his 90 years. Music historian Jacob Hall described Elisha Hoffman’s musical ability in the following manner, “When a melody is born in […]
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In thinking about the story of Easter, there are only a select handful of people mentioned as having a first hand view of the crucifixion and resurrection. Mary, the Mother of Jesus is one of those mentioned at these events and with her is Mary of Magda or as we refer to her today, Mary Magdalene. Mary Magdalene is mentioned at […]
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My heart broke for my boss. She’d worked hard to plan a very special gathering. Then only half of those that promised to come actually showed up. She’d worked for days planning, shopping and preparing everything for the gathering. I could see the pain and disappointment on her face. Too often people RSVP for something and then think it’s […]
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As a performer, who has appeared at numerous nursing home facilities, I know how important it is to hear thank you. I make every effort to write a thank you note to those that help us with various events and to take use small tokens to show my thanks. Besides, as I write the thank you note this is a […]
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Rahab was in the promised land when the Israelite’s took possession of the land. She and her family are the only people saved during the invasion. The story of Rahab is found in the book of Joshua. The name Rahab means spacious. Rahab’s story is found in that of the Israelite’s. The chosen people of God are searching out the […]
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Recently, I was watching a movie where the young woman, who was a professional dancer, experienced a traumatic loss. However, she wasn’t allowed to dance in the coveted part immediately following that loss. She didn’t want to just dance the part, but NEEDED to dance the part in order to work through her pain. She turned her back on dance […]
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When I survey the wondrous cross is a great song to concentrate on as we near Easter and remember the true meaning of the season. Jesus death on the cross is the greatest gift God could give to us and is a gift we can continue to accept today as we accept his salvation. However, the song was not originally […]
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Last week, we discussed the Sword of the Spirit. This week we wrap up our series on the Armour of God by discu ssing prayer and supplication. Matthew Henry Concise Bible Commentary says, “Prayer must fasten all the other parts of our Christian armour.” Prayer is the best weapon God equips us with. He is never too busy to listen […]
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A well known reality TV star was recently discussing the need for control. This individual needs control over every part of her life. This made me think about how often I’ve needed to control a situation. As I shared recently, letting go is not always easy. Yet, God doesn’t want us to control everything. Ouch! That’s much easier for me […]
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When Moses died, he handed his duties over to Joshua, who had been with him for a long time. Joshua was mentored by Moses. He could not have asked for any better training than under Moses. Joshua means “God {Yahweh} is my salvation”. We are told that Joshua is the son of Nun. Moses charged Joshua with selecting and commanding […]
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