Have you ever been called a “nobody”? In this world we spend many hours trying to show people that we are somebody, that we are important, that we mean something. There are books written about how to turn your life around and go from a nobody to a somebody. There are lectures and programs built … Continue reading God’s Somebody
Tag: Purpose
A Special Utensil
I love to cook. When I have the time, I will search for new recipes and walk in uncharted territory. I love to pull out old recipes that are favorites to enjoy again. Sometimes I will pull from my Pennsylvania Dutch roots. Whenever I am cooking, utensils are needed—and for some things I have a … Continue reading A Special Utensil
You Are Irreplaceable
When my friend came to me to take over at my work area, she said she was going to replace me. I told her that I was irreplaceable. She first took it as me joking that I was too good for her to take over where I was located; however, I said it again. I … Continue reading You Are Irreplaceable
As Empty as Wind
We read in Isaiah that the idols are “empty as the wind.” When we think of wind, you don’t see anything there. It’s this movement of air. You can’t see it. The only reason you can tell the air is moving is because you see trees dancing in the wind or lightweight objects like leaves … Continue reading As Empty as Wind
Drawing Us Closer
We often talk about being rescued. Most people believe that being rescued means that a person is saved from a dangerous or stressful situation. But when Paul wrote that “the Lord rescued,” it means so much more. To fully understand what it means when the Lord rescues, helps us to embrace everything that comes our … Continue reading Drawing Us Closer
It’s No Time
There are moments when an opportunity pops up and it is not necessarily best for us to jump on board. When Paul was in Ephesus there was a position that was open. They wanted Paul to stay there to spend more time ministering. He declined – someone else then filled the position at Ephesus. Is … Continue reading It’s No Time
Nothing is Useless
It is so easy to lose sight of our purpose on this earth. It is so easy to get caught up in worldly things. Look around you and you’ll find out that you are in the world. You are right in the middle of it. Paul spoke of this battle that we each have because … Continue reading Nothing is Useless
Two Evil Things
We have many choices in life. Over the years we have even more choices available to us. Years ago I never would have imagined all of the flavors of water or coffee. We have so many options. We also have a choice to make when it comes to God. We can choose to give our … Continue reading Two Evil Things
Half-Baked Cake
Most people who bake cakes have used the toothpick test. You use a toothpick to make sure the cake is completely finished. If you take out a cake before it finishes baking, it will be worthless. Hosea noted that the people of Israel who were spending time with godless foreigners were “as worthless as a … Continue reading Half-Baked Cake
A Great Tragedy
We all have different images that come to mind when we hear the phrase “tragedy.” In Ecclesiastes, Solomon wrote that “a great tragedy” was that people who would “work wisely with knowledge and skill” would end up leaving the fruits of their labor to someone else, “someone who hasn’t worked for it.” Imagine your job. … Continue reading A Great Tragedy
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