Happy Wednesday! Reader "And he told them many things in parables, saying: “A sower went out to sow. And as he sowed, some seeds fell along the path, and the birds came and devoured them. Other seeds fell on rocky ground, where they did not have much soil, and immediately they sprang up, since they had no depth of soil, but when the sun rose, they were scorched. And since they had no root, they withered away. Other seeds fell among thorns, and the thorns grew up and choked them. Other seeds...
14 days ago • 1 min read
Happy Wednesday! Reader “Go from your country and your kindred and your father’s house to the land that I will show you. I will bless those who bless you, and him who dishonors you I will curse, and in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed.” Genesis 12:1,3 This month, I will be highlighting some men of the Bible. This week, I will focus on Abram and the events that happened before God changed his name. One of my favorite Beth Moore Bible studies was “The Patriarchs.” My church...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Happy Wednesday! Reader “Behold, when we come into the land, you shall tie this scarlet cord in the window through which you let us down, and you shall gather into your house your father and mother, your brothers, and all your father’s household.” Joshua 2:18 This month, we will celebrate women and examine four very special women in God's Word. Sarah, Hannah, Rahab, and Esther. I finish our Women of the Bible with Rahab. Rahab’s life is a beautiful example of the transforming power of faith....
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Happy Wednesday! Reader He said, "Do not think to yourself that in the king's palace, you will escape any more than all the other Jews. For if you keep silent at this time, relief and deliverance will rise for the Jews from another place, but you and your father's house will perish. And who knows whether you have not come to the kingdom for such a time as this?" (Esther 4:13-14 ESV). This month, we will celebrate women and examine four very special women in God's Word. Sarah, Hannah, Rahab,...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Happy Wednesday! Reader “And Hannah prayed and said, “My heart exults in the Lord; my horn is exalted in the Lord. My mouth derides my enemies, because I rejoice in your salvation." 2 Sam 1 This month, we will celebrate women and examine four very special women in God's Word. Sarah, Hannah, Rahab, and Esther. Today, I will continue our character study of women in the Bible by studying Hannah’s life and prayer. Hannah’s humility and submission to God are strikingly evident in this prayer. She...
2 months ago • 1 min read
Happy Wednesday! Reader "After I am worn out, and my lord is old, shall I have pleasure?" (Genesis 18:12). This month, we will celebrate women and examine four very special women in God's Word. Sarah, Hannah, Rahab, and Esther. This week, we study Sarah and how God called her to become the Mother of Nations. I have a new devotional for mothers as well. It is 21 days long and explores faith, love, patience, self-care, and more through the lens of motherhood. It is for all moms, the seasoned,...
2 months ago • 1 min read
Happy Tuesday! Reader “Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus, who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped but emptied himself by taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men. And being found in human form, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross." Philippians 2:5-7 Jesus came and put our flesh and our sin. He left all the glory in heaven to become one of...
3 months ago • 1 min read
Happy Wednesday! Reader “Jesus rose from supper. He laid aside his outer garments and, taking a towel, tied it around his waist. Then he poured water into a basin and began to wash the disciples’ feet and to wipe them with the towel that was wrapped around him.” John 13:4-5 Today, I will examine greatness through service. Jesus, our model servant leader, humbled himself and washed the disciples’ feet. When Jesus washed the disciples’ feet, it was a revolutionary lesson in leadership. It...
3 months ago • 1 min read
Happy Friday! Reader ‘When he went ashore, he saw a great crowd, and he had compassion for them and healed their sickness. Matthew 14:14 This month, I will focus on Jesus and being a leader. The leaders in Jesus day use their power to exercise authority and Lord it over the people. But Jesus came to change that style of leadership. When Jesus fed the 5000, we saw compassion, humility, and selflessness. He wants us to do the same when we lead others. He is our example. When we do, we create an...
3 months ago • 1 min read