Month: November 2016

Let us draw near to God with a sincere heart and with the full assurance that faith brings. Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for He who promised is faithful. Hebrews 10:22-23 (NLT) On the first Sunday of Advent, my church lights a candle for the hope that Jesus’ birth brings (other…

Let them give thanks to the Lord for His unfailing love and His wonderful deeds for men, for He satisfies the thirsty and fills the hungry with good things. Psalm 107:8-9 (NIV) I’m fascinated by the original meaning of Biblical words. Andy Lee, one of my favorite authors, feeds my curiosity in her Word Wednesday…

  Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise; give thanks to Him and praise His name. For the Lord is good and His love endures forever; His faithfulness continues through all generations. Psalm 100:4-5 (NIV) A few weeks ago I met a woman who was new to the shelter where I sometimes…

If the Bible is true, does that mean we read the stories literally? Or is there a truth behind the stories we’re meant to hear?

So do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord or of me His prisoner. Rather, join me in suffering for the gospel….He has called us to a holy life – not because of anything we have done but because of His own purpose and grace. [The gospel] is why I am suffering as…

Why are we shy about our faith when we have the same power that raised Jesus from the dead inside us?

When you and your children return to the Lord your God and obey Him with all your heart and with all your soul according to everything I command you today, then the Lord your God will restore your fortunes and have compassion on you and gather you again from all the nations where He scattered…

What does it mean to take a leap of faith? How can we believe God exists and learn to trust Him? What are the steps and who are our role models?

I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone 1 Timothy 2:1 (NIV) You may have wondered why Seeds of Scripture has been sporadic.   One reason is that I’ve guest posted for Sweet to the Soul. Join me over there today to learn why we should pray…