Embed from Getty Images Most Christian’s would say they are a friend of God. From Genesis- Revelation God’s word (the bible) is full of commanding instructions. Time and time again, blessings come from those who obey what Almighty God tells them. In the gospel of John, Jesus brings the fullness of obeying God’s commands, “If…
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Submitting to authority when things seem desperate
Embed from Getty Images “Remind them to be submissive to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work, to speak evil of no one, to avoid quarreling, to be gentle, and to show perfect courtesy toward all people.” Titus 3: 1-2. I admit these are trying times. With people working…
Tricks of the Devil
Embed from Getty Images And He said to them, “I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven.” Luke 10:18 The Devil is sly and is, forgive the expression, hellbent on destroying our relationship with God. With everything going on currently with jobs, layoffs, work hours cut, children doing school at home, pandemics the list goes…
Being the calm in peoples worry and stress
Embed from Getty Images “Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable if anything is excellent or praiseworthy think about such things.” Philippians 4:8 In uncertain times such as the current times, there is enough worry and stress going around it…
How to get the most out of reading the Bible
Embed from Getty Images “Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.” Psalm 119: 105 This article may pinch. But that is okay. This article is for the Christian reader who professes they read God’s word, yet can not put any context around what they read or quote. Most Christian’s…
Covid-19 showing why living by a list is not always the best
Embed from Getty Images Some of us are list makers. We map out grocery trips, school drop offs and pickups. We write a list about things we need for vacation or things to do around the house. We leave a list for the babysitter. We jot down what we need for our hobbies or when…
How should the Church respond to Covid-19
Embed from Getty Images “I sought the Lord, and he answered me and delivered me from all my fears.” Psalm 34:4 In the sheer panic and fear that has engripped the United States and the better part of the world. God has called His church into action. No more standing on the sidelines hoping the…
The world is full of gripping fear and chaos, there is hope
Embed from Getty Images Unless you live under a shoe or do not watch, listen to or ignore the news. Unless you have not been to the grocery store, odds are very good you know what is happening in the world. A pandemic of epic proportions is and has swept the globe. Leaving fearful people…
Detroit: Rest in peace Aretha Franklin
Embed from Getty Images The voice. That voice. A gift from God. Given to a person who was as humble as she was respected. Aretha Franklin passed away on a rainy Thursday. The city of Detroit let out a collective cry. She had money, fame and could have lived anywhere. She chose Detroit Michigan….