Category Archives: Relationship with God
Bringing All Things Into Order
Creator of the Universe and creator of my life and my purpose,…You are God. Look up and ponder….can the One who put the stars in place, the One Who called for unchangeable, dependable seasons, days and nights, not put your … Continue reading
A Tale of Two Prophets
A Tale of Two Prophets In addition to writing the Dogtags and Pearls series of mini bible lessons, I have also authored three children’s books. One of them is called A Tale of Two Prophets and is based on the … Continue reading
Our Romantic God
As believers, we may express our deep love for God through praise and worship, through prayer and spending time meditating on His marvelous character. As we love on Him, we should also be experiencing His love back to us in … Continue reading
There’s One Way to have Wisdom and Understanding
John 1:4-5 “In Him was life, and the life was the light of men. And the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it.“ “The spirit of a man is the lamp of the lord, searching … Continue reading
Trusting God…THE Lesson of Living
‘Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus, Just to take Him at His word Just to rest upon His promise, And to know thus saith the Lord” ~ song written by Louisa M.R. Stead (1850-1917) I wish someone had taught … Continue reading
Faith is the Substance, Part 1
Hebrews 11:1 “Now faith is the SUBSTANCE of things hoped for, the EVIDENCE, or the confidence… of things not yet seen.” (emphasis mine) I believe word studies are crucial for expanding our understanding, so I consulted a dictionary to gain … Continue reading
The Purpose of Adversity
One of my favorite authors, Paul E. Billheimer, states in his book Destined for the Throne, that…“The bride (of Christ) must learn the art of spiritual warfare of overcoming evil forces in preparation for the tasks that await her following … Continue reading
My Yoke is Easy, My Burden is Light…
Jesus made a statement about being yoked with Him in Matthew 11:30. The complete passage Is “Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn … Continue reading
The Battle For The Mind
After a person experiences salvation and forgiveness of sins, a battle in his mind will eventually begin. A new believer will usually experience a “honeymoon” phase in this new relationship with God. The believer has stepped out of darkness and … Continue reading
Study of Romans 10:1-13
Sometimes I find the fragmented phrases of Paul’s writings in the New Testament hard to follow, especially when he uses words we don’t use much today. I find it helpful to my understanding to take each passage of scripture and … Continue reading
Dogtags and Pearls...the plain and the precious 