"knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law but by faith in Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Christ Jesus, that we might be justified by faith in Christ and not by the works of the law; for by the works of the law no flesh shall be justified."...
In solemn warning, God announced to Adam the conditions of the covenant. Obedience would bring continued life and blessing, disobedience would bring both physical and spiritual death. Here man made the fateful decision in Satan's favor, and death took immediate...
It has been the longest Winter this year. First came the weeks of the polar vortex accompanied by record breaking, below zero temperatures, frozen water pipes, and wind chills that cut into your bones like an icy knife. Next came the snowstorms one after another...
"For we know that if the earthly tent we live in is destroyed, we have a building from God, an eternal house in heaven, not built by human hands." (2 Cor 5:1) As I get closer to my 48th birthday I have decided on the one present I want the most: a new body. The one I...
You cared and nursed me along the way As I grew into a flower day by day I became a teen and began to change Stumbling and falling with growing pains Then I became a woman, you smiled and shook your head Pleased to know your daughter heard what you said Without...
I walked up to the casket, where my momma lay in state. These tears, that I'd been holding back, so long, just couldn't wait. I knew I'd lost my best friend as I gazed upon her face, But, I also knew that Heaven would be her final resting place. Momma raised eight...
I just climbed out of the gutter and I had a helping hand; When I looked over..........there stood a man. He looked worse then me, with holes in both his hands and feet; But there was something about Him that made me feel complete. He said He was the Lamb of God, who...
When this earth is over And my life is done, I'll be awakened by a trumpet And the voice of the Father's son. For a little while, I'll sleep. But, it won't be for long Until I reach that judgment seat, Upon God's Great White Throne. When He opens up His Book of Life,...
Oh, the anguish, oh the horror, oh the brokenness and grief. Oh how sad and broken hearted, how distraught with disbelief. How can a mother in such pain, come face to face with death? What could anyone be thinking, in the act that took her breath! Oh my God, my God...
Last week, in FREEDOM FROM FEAR, Part 6, we learned that freedom from fear not only requires faith, but it also that we stop looking at the storm. If we keep our eyes on God, no matter what new thing is thrown our way, we will prevail! But isn't this a bit simplistic...