I have heard different people over the years ask a similar question to this: “When you get to heaven, what Biblical hero (man or woman) would you choose to sit down with and have a conversation?” I had always thought “Well, Jesus, of course!” But this morning as I was having my Bible study time … Continue reading My Hero
The Truth
I keep my car radio tuned to a Christian station and one day this week they asked listeners to call in and share how something they’d heard on the radio had affected their life. A lady called in saying she is 60 years old and that a song titled “The Truth” had made a huge … Continue reading The Truth
Walking Through Hard Times
It happens. No one is immune to difficult days. Sometimes those days morph into weeks, months, years. Let’s face it - bad things sometimes happen to good people. As Christians, when walking through hard times, we technically should stay hopeful, positive and thankful. But, in reality, being a Christian doesn’t necessarily make hard times easier … Continue reading Walking Through Hard Times
Facing Forward
Last Sunday, my scripture reading for the day was in Numbers. I came to Number 8:1-3 and those three verses stopped me - I read them over several times. As many times as I’ve read those verses in the past, there was something that had never caught my attention before. The NLT translation I was … Continue reading Facing Forward
WHAT was he thinking?
My daily Bible reading for the past few days has been in Exodus. So I’ve read about the Israelites being held captive in Egypt; the miraculous story of Moses’ birth and rescue - being raised in the opulence of Pharaoh’s home with all the benefits of the wealth and outstanding education; Moses then as an … Continue reading WHAT was he thinking?
The “D” Word
(Recommended reading - the book of Job) Dismal, Dreadful, Disheartened, Depressed, Disastrous, Despondent, Darkness, Daunting, Dejected, Demeaning, Demoralized, Desperate, Devastated, Discouraged, Disdain, Disgusted, Disregarded, Disrespected, Distressed, Defeated What do the above 20 adjectives have in common? Obviously the connotation of each of them is negative. They are also all words that could be applied to … Continue reading The “D” Word
One Person’s Suffering
Several days ago, the commentary in my Bible presented before my daily reading from Job, stated something that I had never even considered as I’ve previously read this story multiple times. It said this: “As Job recalls the former days of blessing when he felt God’s friendship, he remembers the honor he experienced, as both … Continue reading One Person’s Suffering
The Process of Working it Out
“I am the Lord your God. I am holding your hand, so don't be afraid. I am here to help you.” (Isaiah 41:13 CEV) My Bible study the past few days has taken me to the book of Job. I have to confess, this book has always been difficult for me. It’s hard for me … Continue reading The Process of Working it Out
It’s About Relationship
I mentioned a couple of weeks ago that my devotional book title for this year is Hearing His Voice. As I’ve been reading those devotionals daily, there have been some very enlightening & inspirational thoughts & ideas. As a result, I’m sure I’ll be sharing more about this topic as I move through the year. … Continue reading It’s About Relationship
The Biggest, Baddest Little Thing
How much and how often do we shortchange ourselves and others by the things that we say? How often do we bring negative things into our lives and the lives of others because of what we say? How often do we undermine the good things God has in store for us by allowing the wrong … Continue reading The Biggest, Baddest Little Thing
Karran's Korner 