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”
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Saved Past, Present, and Future
The first time I can remember reading the entire Bible was when I was 8 years old. I had one of those “Precious Moments” Bibles in the New King James Version. It was pink and had a little lamb in the right bottom corner of the front cover. My name was imprinted on it inContinue reading “Saved Past, Present, and Future”
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”
Prayer
There are so many ways to pray. We can pray with our eyes open or closed. We can pray aloud or silently. We can speak our prayers or sing them. Any way to communicate with God is appropriate when you are seeking Him. And since, we are looking for what prayer is, I decided toContinue reading “Prayer”
Enter into His Rest
This month, there has been many lessons I can learn about rest. Not only is it Women’s History month and Multiple Myeloma awareness month, it is also a month of celebration personally is a couple of other ways. This all leads me to think of God’s goodness and grace as He has brought me throughContinue reading “Enter into His Rest”
On the Struggle Bus
Let me tell y’all, there has been a lot of difficulties going on here. I am not sure what sort of difficulties you all face, but I can guess that you have something going on. If not, just you wait. Something will come up out of the blue for you. That is just a partContinue reading “On the Struggle Bus”
Back in Action
The Summer Vacation from school has come and gone. As I have mentioned before, I have four sons. This summer has been a busy one with them. Many things have changed, and now that they are back in school, I am back to my regularly scheduled program. And before I begin with another coffee session,Continue reading “Back in Action”
Bearing False Witness
Recently, our pastor has been teaching on the “Ten Commandments”. One by one, he has been teaching what it is, why we should obey it, and how we should put into to practice in our lives. It has been lovingly put forth in a way that is relational and helpful without bashing anyone with legalism.Continue reading “Bearing False Witness”
Accept One Another
In our “One Another” Series, we are exploring several passages that help us discover the fullness of Christ’s commands toward each other as the Body of Christ. When we have intentional, intimate relationships with one another, we can fully live out what God intended for His people. And many of the blessings God has givenContinue reading “Accept One Another”
Be in Agreement with One Another
In our “One Another” Series, we are exploring several passages that help us discover the fullness of Christ’s commands toward each other as the Body of Christ. When we have intentional, intimate relationships with one another, we can fully live out what God intended for His people. And many of the blessings God has givenContinue reading “Be in Agreement with One Another”
Coffee with Candee 