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The Slippery Slope

The Slippery Slope

Have you ever found yourself doing something you never thought you would ever do, participating in a sin you never thought possible and was out of character for you? The book of Obadiah can help us identify sin’s slippery slope and avoid it!

The Word Became Flesh

“Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus:  Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, but made himself nothing, taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness.”  Phil. 2:5-7
“The Word became flesh and dwelt among us.  We have seen [...]

Independence Day

“The soldier above all others prays for peace, for it is the soldier who must suffer and bear the deepest wounds and scars of war.” Douglas MacArthur
“For he (governing authorities of verse 3) is God’s servant to do you good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword for [...]

Keep in Step with the Spirit~March 2006

“Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit.” Gal. 5:25
“Never be afraid to trust an unknown future to a known God.” Corrie Ten Boom
The Spirit Led woman is just that: led by the Spirit of God. She is not led by her own hopes and her own dreams. [...]

My Journey Through Depression~February 2006

“Therefore let everyone who is godly pray to you while you may be found; surely when the mighty waters rise, they will not reach him. You are my hiding place; you will protect me from trouble and surround me with songs of deliverance.” Ps. 32:6-7
I distinctly remember being 12 years old. I remember struggling in [...]

In Pursuit of Integrity~January 2006

“The man of integrity walks securely, but he who takes crooked paths will be found out.” Proverbs 10:9
“Live so that when your children think of fairness and integrity, they think of you.”
H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
I think all of us as Christians are seeking to live a life of honesty and integrity. We desire to please [...]

Worry to Worship~December 2005

Worry to Worship
Gas prices are up, home heating prices are up, taxes are up, the cost of living is up! Perhaps the only thing going down is holiday spirit! Have you wondered and worried about the price of Christmas? Are you feeling less than content? I am sure you are not alone. Philippians chapter 4 [...]

Thanksgiving~2005

Share with God’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality. Romans 12:13Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling. 1 Peter 4:9
When I think of Thanksgiving I think of time with loved ones, whether they be family or friends. I think of sharing the bounty that God has provided and encouraging one another as we list [...]

Standing By Your Dear Pastor and His Family~October 2005

The pastor’s life and ministry is full of joys and sorrows, highs and lows. Pastors are responsible to represent and teach the Word of God accurately. They lead, they comfort, they warn, they confront, they pray. Through births, marriages, and funerals, pastors stand beside those in their charge. Moreover, in most cases, pastors have their [...]

Happy Mother’s Day!

I hope every mother reading this has had a wonderful Mother’s Day.  Do you realize how much God loves you?  I hope so!  For my own sake this year I looked up verses in the Bible about God’s love and attention to mothers and I thought I would share them with you.
Isaiah 40:11 says, “He [...]

How Many Hairs on His Head?

Have you ever caught yourself worrying about your children? I know that I certainly have! I have worried over their safety when they are away from me. I have worried when they were sick. I have worried over some of their behaviors. I have worried over their futures and whether they will make wise decisions [...]

First Things First

I am a born again Christian, a wife, a mother, a homeschool teacher, a daughter, a sister, an aunt, a great aunt, a sister in law, and friend. Like everyone, I am but a small speck in the timeline of human history. I rejoice, I mourn, I strive, I succeed and I fail. There is [...]

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