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One of the Scariest Verses in the Bible
I was talking with someone the other day about this verse found in Matthew 7: “Not everyone who says to me ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. On that day many will say to me, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and cast out demons in your names, and do many mighty works in your name?’ And then will I declare to them, ‘I never knew you; depart from me, you workers of lawlessness.‘” – Jesus Matthew 7:21-23 Jesus spoke these words while giving His Sermon on the Mount. He may…
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A Letter to My Readers
Dear Friends and Sisters in Christ, I realize I haven’t posted in quite awhile and I do apologize. There have been times where I sat down to write a new post, but to no avail. I have to admit, it has been frustrating. I wanted to write, but couldn’t think of what to write about. I know that sounds ridiculous considering we are in the middle of a pandemic and are in the midst of a political storm. I wish I could say I was one of those witty writers who knows what to say in the middle of a crisis, but I think I’ve proven I’m not that type.…
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What I’m Reading This Month
This month, I have the privilege to help launch the new book Relentless: The Unshakeable Presence of a God Who Never Leaves by Michele Cushatt. Michele’s book delves into the Word of God to answer the one question most of us have when we navigate through difficult times: Where is God in my pain? She does not shy away from the question as she openly shares some of her most vulnerable moments during her darkest journey. Here is what she says about her book: “To descend into the basement of my faith journey, and hopefully, discover evidence of God’s presence…To learn, once and for all, that God doesn’t condemn our…
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What I’m Reading: August Edition
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Sufficient Grace
In life, we will all experience times when we become burdened or overloaded by numerous or difficult circumstances. Sometimes, those circumstances are small and brief, like preparing for your campus Science Fair while launching a new side business and helping your kids plan school projects. Other times, it is one large event that knocks us to the ground and shakes us to the core, like the death of a loved one. Three and a half years ago, my Mom passed away. The months that followed were busy as I helped my Dad. I sort of became his personal assistant. I made phone calls for him, helped him clean out his…
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One of the Scariest Verses in the Bible
