I sat at my desk contemplating the words I should use in compiling a very difficult, but necessary, letter that I had to write to a dear woman friend. My mind drifted from the arduous task at hand to letters in general written for a hundred different reasons; business letters, love letters, letters of resignation, notes of encouragement, Christmas letters, and a host of other reasons for writing letters. I imagined what it would be like to receive a letter written thousands of years ago from Eve, the first woman on earth who walked with God in a paradise garden. Read More
Tag: faith
It’s Your Choice
“I don’t believe in the Bible.” “The Bible is outdated and doesn’t pertain to us today.” “The Bible is full of errors.” “The Bible is just a book of lofty ideas written by man.” “You can’t prove the Bible.” We’ve all heard the comments. On the other hand, there are those who believe the Bible to be the inherent Word of God. “All Scripture is is inspired by God.” (2 Timothy 3:16) “The Bible is to me what a compass was to sailors of long ago.” “I can know God through His written Word.” “I would starve to death spiritually Read More
Faithful, Not Famous
This devotional was sent to me by a friend. It gives so much encouragement to know that God has not called us to be famous, but faithful. Telling others the good news of eternal life does not have to be done in a formal setting. It could be having lunch with a friend or neighbor, calling a loved one, talking with someone you meet at the mall. The opportunities are endless. The message is timeless. Be faithful. Based on: Matthew 28:19-20 “Therefore go and make disciples of nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and Read More