Christian Living

The Power of Choice #2 of 3

Hi all, Did you know your free will is stronger than both God and the devil? True. Neither of them can make you do anything. Christians,

The Power of Choice #1 of 3

Hi all, Have you ever been part of an intervention? An intervention is most commonly associated with family members and loved ones

Controlling Emotions & Thoughts VS Logic #3 of 3

Hi all, I was 15 with a learner's permit for driving. Mom was in the passenger seat coaching me as I drove along. Coming to an intersection, I

Controlling Emotions & Thoughts VS Logic #2 of 3

Hi all, Before Adam and Eve sinned they believed a lie: "You will not die." (Genesis 3: 4, Satan rejecting Eve's claim God said if they ate of that

Controlling Emotions & Thougths VS Logic #1 of 3

Hi all, About 6 years ago, I wrote a Weekly Thoughts series on this subject, but things have changed radically since 2019, so it is worth updating.

Misunderstood Parable #3 of 3

Hi all, Jesus has been talking about the goodness and generosity of our heavenly Father. He started in Luke 11: 2-4 with the Lord's Prayer, when

Misunderstood Parables #2 of 3

Hi all, The 3 parables in John 10: 1-18 are a progression of thought. In the 1st, Jesus teaches He came legally into the earth, and the one who

Misunderstood Parables #1 of 3

Hi all, We tend to read scripture in such a way it all seems to blend together. Nowhere is this more true than in certain teachings Jesus did in

Forgetting the Past and Moving Forward #3 of 3

Hi all, I was and remain my own worst enemy. I used to find fault with myself for that, but now I'm thankful for it. I understand Paul, who

Forgetting the Past and Moving Forward #2 of 3

Hi all, As studied last week, Paul felt like his life had been an 'ektroma', miscarriage, abortion, out of step with the rest of the body of

Forgetting the Past and Moving Forward #1 of 3

Hi all, What if a verse you had believed for years doesn't say what you've thought it says? It would mean you are basing your

How We Value the Lord is How He Measures Himself to Us

Hi all, Years ago I was the Executive Director of a large Bible school and loved to visit with the students. Classes ran from 8am until 12 noon,

Why the Wilderness #3 of 3

Hi all, Have you ever been to a desert? There isn't a lot there but rocks, sand, and a few plants. It is tan in color and seems to go on forever.

Why the Wilderness #2 of 3

Hi all, Looking for tenderness in the wilderness Many times a person feels like they are in a wilderness because of an unanswered promise. They

Why the Wilderness #1 of 3

Hi all, A common expression is 'I'm going through a wilderness'. Sometimes people say; 'God isn't talking to me' or 'I feel like the Lord has

Where is the Fear of God?

Hi all, When I was a child we lived in the country with a horse farm bordering the back of our property. We had about 2.5 acres (1 hectare) with a

Adult Children Breaking Off Contact with Parents #4 of 4

Hi all, Today we conclude this important series. Finding 'my truth', 'protecting my peace' Adult children who tell their parents these things

Adult Children Breaking Off Contact with Parents #3 of 4

Hi all, We continue with part 3 looking towards reconciliation. The more disconnected they are from God the more they become