Explore 2 Kings 2-3 and the truths these chapters bring to light: (1) Chariots of Fire, (2) Elisha’s First Days on the Job, and (3) Jehoshaphat and Joram go to Battle.
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The Relevance of the Old Testament
What is the relevance of the Old Testament to you? How can we adapt the metaphor in Isaiah 5:1-7 for our relationship with God today? What phrases from Isaiah 41:8-9 minister to your heart? How can you apply the warning of 1 Corinthians 10:1-13 to your own life? Reread Acts 7:51. Ask Holy Spirit to convict you of anything in your thinking or behaviors that resists the Holy Spirit and respond with repentance.
The Purpose of God’s Word in Our Lives
Psalm 19 bursts with celebration of God’s Word by highlighting its purpose. Referred to as instructions, decrees, commandments, and commands of the Lord, the psalmist is keenly aware that God’s words are living and active. They revive the soul. They make wise the simple. They bring joy to the heart. They give insight for living.
Sitting At His Feet | BSF Discussion Group Leader Bio
This year, Holy Spirit prompted my heart to lead my own BSF online discussion group August 2022-May 2023. When we studied the parable of the talents in Matthew 25:14-30 last year in BSF, I felt a tug at my heart that: since I had been given the valuable treasure of knowing God’s Word, I had the privilege and responsibility to share this gift with others as a spiritual investment, multiplying its value exponentially.
Ephesians 1:1a in sign language
Ephesians 1:1a, “This letter is from Paul, chosen by the will of God to be an apostle of Christ Jesus.”
Journey with me through Ephesians (New Living Translation) as we learn it through ASL – sign language together.
The Magi and the Value of Seeking
These men were so confident of what the star indicated that they were willing to leave their homeland and follow it to find this king. The star guided them to Bethlehem and stopped over the house Jesus and his family were in.
Chosen and Honored: the Women of Matthew 1
Matthew begins his book with the genealogy of Jesus. Sprinkled throughout the genealogy are the names of five women: Tamar, Rahab, Ruth, Bathsheba, and Mary. The backgrounds of these women reveal a theme that God was well-aware of when the author of Matthew inventoried the lineage of Jesus to introduce the book.
Farewell Facebook: Why I Left Social Media
On June 13, 2020 I deleted my social media accounts with the intention not to return. I could easily tell people it’s because I am going back to teaching again. But the truth? These ten reasons explained here…
Conscious of these delicate petals on a blooming flower…
Thunderous, almighty Creator and Sustainer of gigantic nebulas—within which stars are born. And yet, He is conscious of these delicate petals on a blooming flower—which will wither and die before summer.
This cake took me back to my girlhood…
His cake took me back to my girlhood in my mother’s kitchen in Chesapeake, VA. Wow, the memories it brought back!