When Evil Exists

In 2 Kings we read that there can be no peace when evil exists. Read 2 Kings 9:18-22. This passage follows a verse with the watchman noting that Jehu’s mob was approaching. The horseman asked “Do you come in peace” numerous times. Jehu continued to respond, “What do you have to do with peace? Fall … Continue reading When Evil Exists →

The Applause

Romans 1:28-32 says: “And because they did not think it worthwhile to acknowledge God, God delivered them over to a corrupt mind so that they do what is not right. They are filled with all unrighteousness, evil, greed, and wickedness. They are full of envy, murder, quarrels, deceit, and malice. They are gossips, slanderers, God-haters, arrogant, proud, boastful, inventors … Continue reading The Applause →

Beauty in Each Day

The tagline for my website says, “Intentionally living life looking for ‘a lot of beauty in ordinary things.’” If you have watched The Office, you would be familiar with this phrase: “a lot of beauty in ordinary things.” The last line of the show, my favorite show, you hear the character Pam Halpert say, “There's … Continue reading Beauty in Each Day →

Unresponsive

Unresponsive is not a word you want to describe yourself. When I hear this word, I immediately think of an individual with a medical emergency who is not responding to communication or not reacting in a normal manner to something. Today’s verse talks about being unresponsive; however, in this instance, this isn’t being unresponsive to … Continue reading Unresponsive →

Original Intent

A few weeks ago, I got into a theological conversation with some young ladies on the street while dog walking with my neighbor. I was on Main Street enjoying the evening sun when I noticed the sisters and said hello, not knowing that these women were on a mission to share the Good News. As … Continue reading Original Intent →

Embrace Good

Cling to what is good. Hold tightly to what is good. Embrace good. This is what we read at the end of Romans 12:9. It seems strange that it even needs to be said. Good is good. Why would we not want to cling to it? It’s what we want, right? It’s what we hope … Continue reading Embrace Good →

Rescuer from Darkness

Read Psalm 86. Today, we are going to look at how God rescues us from darkness. In Psalm 86:13, we read: “You love me so much and You placed Your greatness upon me. You rescued me from the deepest place of darkness, and You have delivered me from a certain death” (TPT). God is the … Continue reading Rescuer from Darkness →

Good to Everyone

God is good to everyone. Yes, everyone! This is tough for some people to grasp. Because God is good, He is good to everyone. This means that He will be good to even those people we do not think deserve good. This also means that He only does good things. When something bad is happening … Continue reading Good to Everyone →

Do Good

Do Good. It’s a simple phrase but it’s not so easy for us. We have bad within us. The Bible says that our hearts are evil. Jeremiah 17:9 says that the “human heart is the most deceitful of all things.” The heart is so deceitful we cannot even know how bad it truly is because … Continue reading Do Good →

Ant Trap

Every year, there is the annual ant season. I get out the ant baits and liquid gel a friend recommended. In a few days, everything is back to normal. But before this happens, there is a time period when the ants come and take the bait. This morning, as I was checking to be sure … Continue reading Ant Trap →