“For because He himself has suffered when tempted, He is able to help those who are being tempted.” Hebrews 2:18 It seems that I have been talking to women lately who have some real problems in life. The situations they speak of sometimes require quick thinking and reactions. Often what I hear about is…
Read MoreDiscipline your son, and he will give you rest; he will give delight to your heart. Proverbs 29:17 I am still studying 2 Samuel. David is the King of Israel with many children by several wives and concubines. (The Bible often reports things it does not condone – like multiple wives.) As his…
Read MoreWhen my husband and I were in Belize we met a very nice couple who had just opened a pancake house that we went to for breakfast near the end of our trip. The pancakes – actually banana fritters – were delicious, but even better was the conversation we had with this couple. Upon arriving…
Read MoreAnd you shall bear the penalty for your sinful idolatry, and you shall know that I am the Lord GOD.” Ezekiel 23:49b Our God, the One True God, is a God of grace. We often hear grace defined as “ God’s granting of what we do not deserve.” This is true. God’s grace is…
Read MoreThen the LORD God said, “It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a helper fit for him.” Genesis 2:18 Yesterday someone said to me that what the Bible teaches is not hard to understand but that it is hard to live out day to day. I think this…
Read MoreMy husband and I have just returned from a ten day trip to Belize. Wow! What a country! On the positive side it is a very friendly nation of people. Everywhere we went people were more than happy to talk to us, direct us, and brag about their country. They are proud to be Belizeans! …
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