"…We continually ask God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all the wisdom and understanding that the Spirit gives…." Colossians 1:9b Have you ever done an optical illusion puzzle online where you have to stare at something and then respond with what you initially see? Sometimes they ask you to record the first three words you see or perhaps the number hidden in the illusion. But after you look up the answers, often you find there was something else hidden in the picture that somehow you missed the first time. Nobody likes the feeling of being duped. Though it's easy to shrug off a silly online puzzle, it's tough when ... Read the Post...
Momma Says #5 — Be Careful Little Mouth What You Speak
Ok, you knew this one was coming. But don’t be alarmed. What I want to say today is as relevant for me as it is for anyone out there with a tongue to speak. So if you possess a mouth, this one’s for you. “The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit.” Proverbs 18:21 The tongue is such a tricky fella. And his words wielding a power unlike anything else. Even people like Shakespeare would agree. But in the book of James, we read that “With the tongue we praise our Lord and Father, and with it we curse human beings, who have been made in God’s likeness. Out of the same mouth come praise and cursing. ... Read the Post...
Give Us Bread
"When the seven years of plenty which had been in the land of Egypt came to an end, and the seven years of famine began to come, just as Joseph had said, then there was famine in all the lands, but in all the land of Egypt there was bread. So when all the land of Egypt was famished, the people cried out to Pharaoh for bread; and Pharaoh said to all the Egyptians, 'Go to Joseph; whatever he says to you, you shall do.'" Genesis 41:53-55 NASB Recently I had some people over for supper. And when asked, "What can we bring," I immediately knew what I wanted. Bread! It's funny, but bread is what I most look forward to in a meal, yet I am ... Read the Post...
Momma Says #4 — The Lord on High
“Greater than the roar of many waters— The mighty breakers of the sea— The LORD on high is majestic. LORD, your testimonies are completely reliable; Holiness is the beauty of Your house For all the days to come.” Psalm 93:4-5 I recently re-watched The Impossible and was given a glimpse into the incredible power and destruction of a tsunami. Based on a true story, the family in the film is caught off-guard by the colossal surge of waves from a tsunami that hit Taiwan in 2004. In only seconds, the waves ravaged and ripped apart the young family. The unstoppable currents flung them about debris causing injury ... Read the Post...
