RECEIVING THE PROMISE

Photo by Annie Spratt And so after waiting patiently, Abraham received what was promised. Hebrews 6:15 NIV I remember seeing this verse in Hebrews and changing my perspective on how I read the story of Abraham in Genesis. I saw it with new eyes. Where I couldn't see God speaking concerning the promise, I saw … Continue reading RECEIVING THE PROMISE

Thanksgiving [Bible study]

Thanksgiving means the act of expressing thankfulness. It’s the act of giving thanks for what we are grateful for. (Dictionary.com) I love that it says expressing, meaning it’s not just a feeling, its saying and acting in a way that says we are grateful. We cannot conjure thanksgiving where we don’t feel grateful, it is … Continue reading Thanksgiving [Bible study]

Philippians 2:12-13 Study

[Working Out Our Salvation] Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, so now, not only as in my presence but 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 work for his good pleasure. Philippians 2:12-13 … Continue reading Philippians 2:12-13 Study

Forgetting What is Behind

Photo by Gayatri Malhotra Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do; forgetting what is behind and straining forward toward what is ahead. Philippians 3:13 As we begin a new year we can consider Paul’s exhortation as an encouragement to begin the … Continue reading Forgetting What is Behind

20 Simple Habits To Commit To In 2023

Photo by Sixteen Miles Out. Happy New Year!! It's been a while since I posted anything on the blog. I took some time off to reset and prepare for the New Year. But I’m back inspired and ready to begin the year with fresh ideas. It’s January, the time of the year when many of … Continue reading 20 Simple Habits To Commit To In 2023

God of Provision

Photo by Yana Moroz So Abraham called the name of that place, “The LORD will provide”; as it is said to this day, “On the mount of the LORD it shall be provided.” Genesis 22:14 When God tested Abraham and asked him to sacrifice his only son Isaac, Abraham knew one thing, God was faithful … Continue reading God of Provision

God of Resurrection

Photo by Zac Durant And when he had lifted him and brought him to his mother, the child sat on her lap until noon, and then he died. And she went up and laid him on the bed of the man of God and shut the door behind him and went out. 2 Kings 4:20-22 … Continue reading God of Resurrection

God of Breakthrough

Photo by Echo Wang David attacked the Philistines and defeated them. Then he said, “I watched the LORD break through my enemies like a mighty flood.” So he named the place “The Lord Broke Through.” 2 Samuel 5:20 CEV This was David’s declaration right after he became the king of Israel and went out … Continue reading God of Breakthrough

When God is Intentionally Late

Photo by Pema Lama. When two full years had passed, Pharaoh had a dream... Genesis 41:1 After two full years, something significant happens. Pharaoh had a dream. This story has to do with Joseph than it has to do with Pharaoh. Genesis 40:23 says, “Yet the Chief cupbearer did not remember him. And after two … Continue reading When God is Intentionally Late

2 Corinthians 10:4-5 Study

[RENEWING OUR MINDS] For the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh but have divine power to destroy strongholds. We destroy arguments and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God and take every thought captive to obey Christ. 2 Corinthians 10:4-5 One of the greatest battles we will ever fight as … Continue reading 2 Corinthians 10:4-5 Study