Posts from June 2021

1 Kings 11:37-38 [The Lord’s conditional promise to Jeroboam son of Nebat] “’However, as for you, I will take you, and you will rule over all that your heart desires; you will be king over Israel. If you dowhatever I command you and walk in my ways and do what is right in my eyes by keeping my statutes and commands, as David my servant did, I will be with you. I will build you a dynasty as enduring as…

Have you ever noticed that when you gripe and grumble about the actions or lack of action by someone else, the Holy Spirit ends up feeding you humble pie with testy-temper sauce? Ugh! I just had a meal of it, and even have some nasty leftovers to swallow. You see, I was not just experiencing unpleasantcircumstances that were the result of another’s actions. I was blaming the other person for my own shortcomings as well. While it was true that…

I have certain strong beliefs regarding the relationship between God and myself. Some formed as I first met my Lord. Others developed over time by absorbing His written Word, fellowshipping with Him, and being touched by His grace. Those who kept on loving and trusting God even through difficult and heartbreaking situations and remained faithful for the long haul also made a huge impact on me. I am grateful for their examples and selflessness. Some lessons learned resulted after receiving…