Be Filled with the Knowledge of God’s Will

Be Filled with the Knowledge of God’s Will

“And so, from the day we heard, we have not ceased to pray for you, asking that you may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding.” Colossians 1:9 If there is a question I get asked the most, it is this, “How can I know God’s...
This One Thing

This One Thing

Many years ago, I was in Minneapolis listening to an old missionary. I’ll never forget the outline she shared. I cannot remember her name, but I remember her story and I remember what she shared from Scripture. It impacted me then and it impacts me still today. I want...
Surrender

Surrender

The most difficult undertaking for any human being is to surrender their will to God. Our Adamic nature demands its own way, often at the expense of ignoring God and His Word. When I became a Christian 46 years ago, inviting Jesus Christ into my heart was just the...
The Fence

The Fence

When we lived in Florida, our next-door neighbor had a very tall Doberman that he kept in his yard behind a four-foot, chain-link fence. One day, my husband asked him, “What’s preventing Duke from jumping the fence? He clearly has the ability.” With...
Don’t Negotiate God’s Will

Don’t Negotiate God’s Will

Jesus tells an interesting Parable in Matthew 20. It is actually a continuation of chapter 19. Jesus is going to answer a question from Peter and the rest of His followers. A young man known as, “The Rich Young Ruler” just asked to be part of Jesus’ group. Frankly,...
The Value of Contentment

The Value of Contentment

“For I have learned in whatever situation I am in to be content” Philippians 4:11 Contentment has been a personal struggle for me for quite some time. So when I ponder the words of the Apostle Paul about his growth with contentment, it gives me hope that I too, can...