For the word of God is alive and powerful. It is sharper than the sharpest two-edged sword, cutting between soul and spirit, between joint and marrow. It exposes our innermost thoughts and desires. Nothing in all creation is hidden from God. Everything is naked and exposed before his eyes, and he is the one toContinue reading “The Power of the Word”
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What If?
“I am the true grapevine, and my Father is the gardener. He cuts off every branch of mine that doesn’t produce fruit, and he prunes the branches that do bear fruit so they will produce even more. You have already been pruned and purified by the message I have given you. Remain in me, andContinue reading “What If?”
Billboards!
The message is that we can strip off the sackcloth and ashes and accept God’s amazing gift of grace. Honestly, our lives, when transformed, should be a billboard to God’s unfailing goodness. Our lives should point to Jesus and show his great glory.
A Masterpiece?
Whenever I asked my guests for their opinion on the Mona Lisa, they almost always described it as unimpressive. It is small. Not at all what was expected. But they were glad they had been close to de Vinci’s masterpiece.
A New Perspective
I want to introduce you to my guest blogger and friend Vanessa Vannoy. I first met Vanessa in 2012 when I moved to Paris. I quickly found a Bible study where about 20 or so women from around the world met weekly to learn more about the Bible and how to do life. Vanessa was our faithful Bible teacher and leader. Her smile is infectious, and her love for the French people is apparent. I know you will enjoy what Vanessa has to say.
Old Worn-Out Shoes
I think this is how we act as Christians sometimes. We are new creations in Christ Jesus- we are brand new, yet we continually limp around like we are wearing an old pair of too-tight worn-down shoes.
Good Twists and Bad Turns
This is just how life is- no one gets out of this world without twists and turns. We can all attest that many good twists and bad turns have occurred in our life stories. Some twists are so good that we can jump for joy, but some turns seem to generate tremendous disappointment, hurt, and sorrow.
Two Lions
In 1941 a photograph was taken of Winston Churchill. The picture is now famous and is entitled, The Roaring Lion. The photographer portrayed Churchill’s essence beautifully. He sat sternly and seemed to have a roar; this image captured all of that.
Anne Farnum 