Wind is a metaphor for the Spirit of God I’ve been fascinated by wind since childhood. I love to watch the long grass of the field sway and move to the slightest change in wind direction. I love how trees … Continue reading
God’s design for the body of believers Every summer, I rent a cabin at a local Christian Retreat and Conference Centre for my granddaughter and me. We spend a few days together swimming, playing games, and having fun one-on-one. Each … Continue reading
Learning that God’s judgement did fit the crime In 2 Samuel 6, we read the story of David bringing the Ark of the Covenant back to Jerusalem. The Ark represented the presence of God among His people and signified God’s … Continue reading
And how to avoid going there I was watching a series on Netflix where the main character said, “See you in Hell!” as her catchphrase when she left a room. In the last season, she came to the realization what … Continue reading
Why did David use this phrasing in the Psalm? Many years ago, my friend and I giggled at hearing the minister quote the following Psalm, Taste and see that the Lord is good. (Psalm 34:8, NIV) We laughed at the … Continue reading
And why should Christians seek after them? As a Christian, I understand that nothing we do can earn us a place in heaven. Rather, salvation is a gift of God that we receive by faith. Our works on earth cannot … Continue reading
In the Bible, the word glory is used over 600 times When I became a born-again Christian, I became a new person. And with this new life, I had to learn a different vocabulary. Words I thought I understood took … Continue reading
What peace did Jesus offer? One of the arguments an atheist friend used about not wanting to become a Christian was that he believed Jesus came to divide families. He quoted Luke 12:51 (NIV) to back his argument: Do you … Continue reading
How do I pick up my cross and follow Jesus? I love to read my Bible and I especially enjoy reading the Gospels in the New Testament. However, Jesus said a lot of controversial and hard-to-understand things. Some days, I stop … Continue reading
How do I know which promises are for me? I have posted Bible promises all around my home and in my office at work. They can be found on picture frames, artwork, fridge magnets, and calendars. There are thousands of … Continue reading