Once when we were visiting my husband’s parents, a couple of women from church came by to see my mother-in-law. They brought a plant and card and conversed for a few minutes. When my mother-in-law thanked them profusely, one of the women said, “Well, you were on our list today...
Maybe he should give Abishag to be his older brother’s wife, as a peace offering. What do you think Solomon says to his mom? He says, “Absolutely not, and in fact, I can’t believe you said ‘yes’ to come to with me on Adonijah’s behalf.” Why is Solomon so upset with ...
The older I’ve gotten the more I realize that to be wise is so much more than being smart. Being... Susie Renzema Jun 7, 20233 min read Wondrous - Wednesday's Word “For it was you who created my inward parts; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I will praise you ...
Jesus had risen. That means that everything had changed for these women who went early Sunday to the tomb to anoint Jesus’ body. Yet Mark says they met what they saw and heard with trembling, fear, and silence. Mark often speaks of the Twelve not understanding Jesus. The women tend to...
but it can’t be based on counting or pursuing good works. Those good works find their origin in the root of Christ. He is the root; works are the fruit. He is the vine. We are the branches. As branches, we cannot produce the fruit if not connected to the source of the fruit, ...
54So when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption, and this mortal shall have put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written, Death is swallowed up in victory. 55O death, whereisthy sting: O grave, whereisthy victory?
Pray for him, tonight; and you older parents, pray for your sons who are married, and your daughters who have taken to themselves husbands, and are away from you. The Lamb is for the house, pray for the whole household tonight; take in your grandchildren, all you old folks, all of ...
Rescue me from the grip of bad men and women so I can live life your way. Smile on me, your servant; teach me the right way to live. Psalm 119: 133-135 (MSG) ⁂ Prayer; Our Heavenly Father, direct our footsteps and guide us on Your path for us. Deliver us from evil, free ...
…… (28) “And afterward, I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your old men will dream dreams, your young men will see visions. (29) Even on my servants, both men and women, I will pour out my Spirit in those days. (30) I will ...
When I think about yesterday’s strict church attendance, which was forced on us kids, I can also recall several sermon titles: “The Eagle Stirs Her Nest”. Eagle preaching was very popular when I was a kid. As I grew older, politics also became a part of my life’s interests. And...