Psalm 34:1 I will praise the Lord no matter what happens. I will constantly speak of his glories and grace. Psalm 84:11For Jehovah God is our Light and our Protector. He gives us grace and glory. No good thing will he withhold from those who walk along his paths. 1 Corinthians 1:7 Now you haveContinue reading “Pieces of Grace”
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Pieces of Salvation
You start a conversation off with the word “salvation” and people run for the hills. There are Christians, believers, followers, whatever term you wish to use that do not believe salvation is the only way to eternal life (it is!!) I’m not here to tell you what you should believe, this blog and the book;Continue reading “Pieces of Salvation”
Pieces of Happenstance
Did you know that happenstance means “something that happens by chance?” As bible-believing Christians, we don’t believe in luck, chance or coincidence. We pray, hope and believe instead. The word coincidence is used only once in the New Testament, and it was by Jesus Himself in the parable of the Good Samaritan. In Luke 10:31,Continue reading “Pieces of Happenstance”
Pieces of Reconciliation
As a writer, I am enthralled by words; what they mean, the purpose they serve, how to use them correctly. Oftentimes I come across a word that seems important; but I am not familiar with it. Reconciliation is that word for me right now. We die to our old selves, becoming new in Christ. ThereContinue reading “Pieces of Reconciliation”
Pieces of Forgiveness
I have struggled personally with the act of forgiveness. Some resentment harbored over 30 years of my life. Imagine. Withholding forgiveness to another human being when Jesus forgives ME every day, sometimes many times a day. I am not without sin. How did it ever become my place to judge the actions of another? ItContinue reading “Pieces of Forgiveness”
Pieces of Discernment
Oftentimes we are given a scripture or thought to spend time figuring out. Maybe it was easily understandable — but other times, we can’t make heads or tails over the meaning, or if it’s even a message for US. This is when spiritual discernment steps in. Find a trusted advisor, someone who is spiritually sound,Continue reading “Pieces of Discernment”
Unlimited Pieces
There is nothing God can’t do, it’s infinite, unlimited and out of the realm of our understanding. Part of our belief in Jesus Christ is “faith” — I should say a HUGE part of it — is faith. We walk in faith, the same way a seeing-eye dog guides his person across the street, theContinue reading “Unlimited Pieces”
Journey to Redemption
Easter Sunday has arrived in many parts of the world; where I live, it’s tomorrow. The past few days have been incredibly moving for me. Having grown up in a rather sedate Lutheran church, there were no “stations of the cross,” Good Friday services or much reflection on the sanctity of Holy Week. We recognizedContinue reading “Journey to Redemption”
Scripture Pieces
Matthew 5:6-10 spoke to me in my morning bible study. It is half of the Beatitudes (the beginning focus on humility, mourners and the meek and lowly). It continues on to “those who are happy.” The entire book of Matthew seems to be a guide — how to live a life that is pleasing toContinue reading “Scripture Pieces”
Pieces of Patience
What does it mean to “wait on God”? Is it an opportunity or challenge? Perhaps both? Psalm 62: I stand silently before the Lord, waiting for him to rescue me. For salvation comes from him alone. Yes, he alone is my Rock, my rescuer, defense and fortress. Why then should I be tense with fearContinue reading “Pieces of Patience”
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