Rebel to Redeemed…Sharing HIS Kind of Love
Last week, we discussed Leah and Rachel and their father Laban and husband Jacob. This week we discuss Jacob and Leah’s only daughter. While Jacob had twelve sons, only one daughter is mentioned in scripture. And then [Leah] had a daughter and she named her Dinah. (Genesis 30:21) Jacob and Leah named their daughter Dinah. The name Dinah means avenged. […]
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I fought going on a C-pap for weeks. But, I was finally forced to relent and succumb to the device. Thankfully, I had been warned that it would take me several weeks to grow used to the device. I was so thankful for this warning. Almost a month went by, before my brain stopped fighting the device and finally began […]
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Darlene Rose showed unwavering and remarkable faith under circumstances that many of us would falter under. She was born as Darlene Mae McIntosh on May 17, 1917. At the age of nine, she gave her heart to the Lord. A year later, she felt God was calling her to a life in missions. That night she promised Jesus, “Lord, I […]
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Last week, I shared a variety of people to talk with when we need to share. However, what if there is no one to share with at the moment and you just have to let out pent up frustrations? We all need a way to release our frustration in a safe and productive manner that does not bring harm to […]
Read moreHappy Mother’s Day!!! I came across this beautiful song that I would like to share with you this Mother’s Day.
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Last year, we took a look at the lives of Leah and Rachel as mother’s and the wife of Jacob. However, before marrying and having children, they were the daughters of Laban. Even throughout the first part of their marriage with Jacob, their father continued as a prominent member in their life. We do not know a lot about their […]
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I stopped in my tracks. There on my doorstep was a snake. Granted, it was a small garden snake, but it was still a snake. I noticed that I took the long way around to the door, he reared his head and watched me. My mind wondered to Eve and if he did the same thing with her in the […]
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Katharine Drexel is the first person born as a citizen of the United States to have been canonized as a saint by the Roman Catholic Church. She was born Catherine Mary Drexel on November 26, 1858 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of Francis and Hannah Langstroth Drexel. Sadly, she never really knew her mother, who died five weeks […]
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I’ve longed to have someone to share my life with and children of my own and it has not happened. Sometimes I want to cry out, God have you forgotten me? Both times I’ve chosen a mate, I have chosen wrong. I know others that would love to be married, but never found anyone. Still others are married, but long […]
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Mansion Over the Hilltop was written by Ira F. Stanphill in 1949. He is described as a gifted musician, who had been playing the piano, organ and other instruments since he was ten years old. He was composing songs and singing by the age of seventeen. He went on to become a pastor and was known as a singing evangelists. […]
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Last year, I did a series on Mother’s in the Bible. This year, let’s take a lot at some daughters and sisters in the Bible. We will be spending time with these women for the next few months. As we begin, we will join two daughter’s whose name we do not even know. Yet, we can learn much about their […]
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Several months ago, we had someone at work that was making life extremely difficult. No matter what my department did to help this person, it was never enough or good enough. This was very frustrating and stressful at the time, especially considering it came from someone we were close with. One day, in the midst of trial, my mentor reminded […]
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Samuel Kaboo Morris was a Liberian prince who converted to Christianity at around the age of 14. He was born in 1873 Liberia. Little is known about his early life, other than he was the oldest son of the tribal chief. He was captured when his tribe was attacked by the Grebos when he was fourteen. He was used as […]
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I’ve discovered that when I look back over my life and the mistakes I’ve made, there are considerable regrets and pains. I’ve hurt myself with my decisions and allowed myself to be hurt by others. However, the most difficult person to forgive has been myself. Even when I forgive myself and move on there are times when the same […]
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Ira Stanphill was an accomplished musician and minister. Ira served with 9 different organizations in the capacities of youth director, music director and pastor. He preached across America, and in 40 other countries. He wrote over 500 gospel songs, such as “Mansion Over The Hilltop”, “Jesus and Me”, “We’ll Talk It Over” and “Happiness is the Lord”. On April 23, […]
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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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As we saw last week, Peter and the other disciples saw Jesus at least three times after the resurrection. Jesus reaffirmed Peter’s denial of him, by asking “lovest thou me” and commanding Peter to “command his sheep”. So, what happened to Peter next? Acts 1 tells of the Transfiguration where Jesus was raised into heaven. Those that were present are […]
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