Alive in Christ Jesus!

Colossians 2:13-14- And you, being dead in your trespasses and the uncircumcision of your flesh, He has made alive together with Him, having forgiven you all trespasses, having wiped out the handwriting of requirements that was against us, which was contrary to us. NKJV I’ve been reading the New Testament, and I just finished the book ofContinue reading “Alive in Christ Jesus!”

Memorial Day Memories!

Proverbs 10:7-The memory of the righteous is blessed, but the name of the wicked will rot. NKJV I have shared before that my family and I love visiting historical sites. Although I am not fond of cemeteries, I have seen the Arlington National Cemetery and the Gettysburg Cemetery. I’m amazed at all the people who have diedContinue reading “Memorial Day Memories!”

A Matter of the Mind!

2 Corinthians 10:4-For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds…NKJV As a history teacher, I’ve taught about many battles worldwide. Waging war against one’s enemies is timeless, although the weapons of warfare are constantly changing. The Roman army was known for its swords, spears, chariots, and swift horses during the Roman Empire.Continue reading “A Matter of the Mind!”

A Mother’s Brillance!

Exodus 2:2-3-So the woman conceived and bore a son. And when she saw that he was a beautiful child, she hid him three months. But when she could no longer hide him, she took an ark of bulrushes for him, daubed it with asphalt and pitch, put the child in it, and laid it in the reeds by the river’s bank.  It’s that time of year whenContinue reading “A Mother’s Brillance!”

Shipwrecked Faith-Revised & Repost!

1 Timothy 1:18-19- “Timothy, my son, I am giving you this command in keeping with the prophecies once made about you, so that by recalling them you may fight the battle well, holding on to faith and a good conscience, which some have rejected and so have suffered shipwreck with regard to faith.” Every nowContinue reading “Shipwrecked Faith-Revised & Repost!”

Speak the Truth

Ephesians 4:25-Therefore, putting away lying, “Let each one of you speak truth with his neighbor,” for we are members of one another. We’re living in a time when it’s hard for people to tell the truth. It seems that people have turned to lying even in the simplest of matters. So most definitely, they will lie and not tell the truthContinue reading “Speak the Truth”

Is It Puzzling You?

Philippians 2:12-13-Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling; for it is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good pleasure. NKJV I love a good puzzle! As a matter of fact, I can loseContinue reading “Is It Puzzling You?”

Keep Saying It!

Psalm 35:7-Let them shout for joy and be glad, who favor my righteous cause; and let them say continually, “Let the Lord be magnified, who has pleasure in the prosperity of His servant.” NKJV Have you ever had some exciting news that you just wanted to shout out loud to everyone who passed by? Maybe you wereContinue reading “Keep Saying It!”

Getting a Grip on Frustration!

Psalm 37:1-Do not fret because of evildoers, nor be envious of the workers of iniquity.For they shall soon be cut down like the grass, and wither as the green herb. NKJV The Oxford dictionary defines frustration as “the feeling of being upset or annoyed, especially because of inability to change or achieve something.” Frustration isn’t limited to theContinue reading “Getting a Grip on Frustration!”