Reasoning About Self-Control

By Beth | April 16, 2019 |

  Now as he reasoned about righteousness, self-control, and the judgment to come, Felix was afraid and answered, “Go away for now; when I have a convenient time I will call for you.” Acts 24:25   A Facebook post suggested that in the U.S. people believe it is more horrific to lose our phones than…

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Which Way?

By Beth | April 12, 2019 | Comments Off on Which Way?

For you, brethren, have been called to liberty; only do not use liberty as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another. Galatians 5:13   The Women’s Ministry leader stated that in her church they were trying to “develop a culture of mentoring.” The Word mentoring in that context usually refers to…

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Discipline and Grace

By Beth | April 9, 2019 | Comments Off on Discipline and Grace

“Now therefore, listen to me my children, For blessed are those who keep my Word. Proverbs 8:32   Christians revel in the love God shows us by commanding us to do things that will ultimately be for our own good. When we don’t do things His way we recognize, understand, and often appreciate the fact…

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Legal Battles

By Beth | April 5, 2019 |

How can a young man keep his way pure? By taking heed according to Your word. Psalm 119:9   Christian writings are a-plenty right now. Whether or not they represent the True God needs to be a matter of discernment (even with this post). Some are quick to say that God loves every one of…

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Call to be Bold

By Beth | April 2, 2019 |

Since we have such a hope, we are very bold. 2 Corinthians 3:12   Someone recently said that they would like to be bold like I am bold and to be able to pray like someone else. In my pride I let it go. To me, this is a compliment. Now I fear it allowed…

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Communicators

By Beth | March 29, 2019 |

And when he brings out his own sheep, he goes before them; and the sheep follow him,                           for they know his voice. John 10:4 (NKJV)   There are five grandchildren living in our house (an intergenerational household). The first talked early and a lot. She tried every new word she learned. Before she was three…

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