“Wisdom is supreme; therefore get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding.” Proverbs 4:7 I’ve been doing a study on what God views as wise and what He thinks is foolish. It’s quite study and often leaves me more confused than feeling wise. I do see why Solomon thought it may cost you [...]
10 years ago I was a successful business woman, quickly climbing up the corporate ladder. I was a “good” mom, daughter, and friend. My financial portfolio was strong for being a 32 year-old single parent. I attended church regularly, tithed faithfully, volunteered, prayed, and studied my Bible as any good Christian should. I’m pretty capable [...]
Continued from previous post… “Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.” Matthew 5:5 I’ve been exploring the concept that the root of every sin is based in our distrust of God. I’ve come to believe there are two basic reasons which keep us from giving all of ourselves to God; fear and [...]
This is a continuation from the last entry “Extravagance”… ON FEAR Even though the abundant life promise can be incredibly exciting, it can also be really scary. Just by the nature of God, we can be assured His plan for our lives will lead us out of our personal comfort zone. He wants to do [...]
I’m still pondering the human need for comfort, control, and power (see last post). Here are more thoughts… WHY THOSE TEMPTATIONS? Why was Jesus tempted like He was in the desert? Why comfort, control, and power? I think that they are the outward symptoms of a “cancer” we all suffer from. Allow me put on [...]