Throughout the years, I have donated to various missionaries to meet their daily physical needs as they meet the spiritual needs of others. These various missionaries were brothers and sisters in Christ, but I didn’t know them personally. Now that my son has become a missionary, I want to learn more biblically about the calling.Continue reading “Understanding the Role of Missionaries in Today’s World”
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Understanding True Discipleship in Mark 8:34
Usually, I read through about five chapters a day of the Bible, and then I am drawn to a passage to deep dive study. Today was no different. I read a portion of the gospel of Mark this morning. One of the verses that really jumped off of the page of my beloved Bible wasContinue reading “Understanding True Discipleship in Mark 8:34”
Lessons from Psalms: Cultivating a Relationship with God
I just recently had to have a long conversation with my teenage son. He has been making some poor decisions lately, and as someone who loves him and wants to see the best for him, I felt compelled to set him straight on things about life. For instance, it is not okay to say someContinue reading “Lessons from Psalms: Cultivating a Relationship with God”
What a Friend We Have in Jesus
Isn’t it amazing when you find out that your friend has clout? I mean, you know this person as a friend, and you hang out and converse with this person like normal. But then, you find out that this friend is friends with people you consider to be in the top echelon of society andContinue reading “What a Friend We Have in Jesus”
Why Did Israel Complain After Divine Judgment? A Reflection
In my daily reading, I came across an event that happened that makes absolutely no common sense to me. The event is found in Numbers chapter 16. And at first I thought, “Oh, this is just another thing that happened back then. It is just how it goes back then.” But as I meditated onContinue reading “Why Did Israel Complain After Divine Judgment? A Reflection”
How Thankfulness Transforms Our Perspective
There have been so many things in my life that have gone unnoticed and unappreciated. Sometimes, I remember to thank God for things that I have or things that have happened. However, there are so very many other things that I have seemed to taken for granted. And then I wonder, “why don’t I have…?”Continue reading “How Thankfulness Transforms Our Perspective”
Strength in Trials: God’s Assurance Through Isaiah
Have you been struggling to keep your focus on God and off of the turmoil that is going on around you? Have you been distracted by the chaos that is happening in the news and the experiences of those around you that you forget about the awesome power of God and His goodness? Everything seemsContinue reading “Strength in Trials: God’s Assurance Through Isaiah”
Broken
Last Thursday, my son was playing basketball with his friends at the local park. He was running around, dribbling the ball, and making buckets. This guy was just having a good time with his friends. Then, just as he was cross checking an opponent, he tripped on a crack in the pavement and down heContinue reading “Broken”
Understanding God’s Steadfast Love and Faithfulness
My oldest son and I were having a conversation about differing points of view about God and the Bible. I offered up my point of view on the subject of God, the Creator of the universe and everything. Thoughts of His might and love and generosity were mixed in with thoughts of His righteousness andContinue reading “Understanding God’s Steadfast Love and Faithfulness”
Embracing Self-Discovery: A Journey Through Psalm 139:13-16
Inside your mother’s womb, you were being formed and fashioned. Each day that went by was yet another milestone toward the ultimate goal of being born. And while there, each and every body part – each hand and finger, each foot and toe, each organ and bone, each facial feature – was taking shape inContinue reading “Embracing Self-Discovery: A Journey Through Psalm 139:13-16”
Coffee with Candee 