Faith, Family and Food
“Instruction does much, but encouragement everything." J. W Goethe Yesterday, my bible study group of women got together for our end of the year/ Christmas celebration. As their leader, everyone made an effort to share with me how thankful they were for my commitment to the group. Their words were not lengthy but it stirred... Continue Reading →
In Luke 1, we are introduced to Zechariah, a priest and his wife Elizabeth. We learn that they both were descendants of Aaron, were upright in the sight of God, were well along in years but had no children. Once when Zechariah was on duty and was serving as priest in the temple before God,... Continue Reading →
It was during the time of Judges, a man named Elimelech was married to Naomi and had two sons Mahlon and kilion. There was a famine in Bethlehem at the time,and so, they decided to move to Moab. The Sons eventually married Moabite women, their names were Ruth and Orpah. In the first chapter of... Continue Reading →
Scripture tells us that wisdom is better than gold and to have insight is so much better than silver (Proverbs 16:16). It is the Lord who gives wisdom, knowledge and understanding.” ( Proverbs 2:6) Isaiah 48:17 says “I am the Lord your God who teaches you for your own good, who leads you in the... Continue Reading →
Waiting is never easy, and waiting on God can be one of the hardest things to do. We always want quick fixes, but God does not work within our timeline. And often in our waiting season we feel God is silent. And that silence, or the uncertainty of how things would pan out can make... Continue Reading →
Feeling a bit beaten down by challenges and attacks from the enemy. God knows that there will be times when hurt, worry or fear may make us lose sight of his presence and who we are in him. May these words from Isaiah encourage and remind you of some beautiful truths. In Isaiah 43:1-3a “But... Continue Reading →
2 Thessalonians 3:3 "But the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen you and protect you from the evil one." The Lord is indeed faithful. If there is any uncertainty that is setting your heart to be anxious, take refuge in him. Psalm 91:4 “He will cover You with His feathers, and under His wings you will... Continue Reading →
We continue in the story of David, Nabal and Abigail found in 1 Samuel 25. As I had mentioned in my last post, we will be looking at this story and glean from each of the three people involved. We looked at Nabal and David in my previous posts and this week we will look at... Continue Reading →
1 Samuel 25 tells us a story of an interaction between three people, David, Nabal and Abigail. The three of them respond in three different ways and we will be looking into all three. Our actions affect our outcomes and we see this clearly through this story. As we spend time in this passage of... Continue Reading →
When we open our scripture passage today in Numbers 34, we get a detailed instruction of the boundaries of the land the people were to inherit and the appointed leaders who God placed to be responsible over apportioning it to each tribe. It begins with a simple instruction from God. Num 34:1-2 “The Lord said to Moses, Command... Continue Reading →
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