• Sin

    Sin Destroys BUT GOD Redeems

    Romans 3:23For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. “Sin will take you further than you ever expected to go; it will keep you longer than you ever intended to stay, and it will cost you more than you ever expected to pay.”Kay Arthur Anointed Transformed Redeemed A Study of David The most recent Bible study that I am in with my prayer partners is Anointed Transformed Redeemed A Study of David.  This Bible study was written by some of my favorite authors Priscilla Shirer, Beth Moore and Kay Arthur.  It is a great study of David; a man after God’s own heart.  We walk through his…

  • Hope

    Bitter or Better?

    1 Peter 5:7 Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. This morning as I walked around my yard, looking at my flowers, my heart was sad.  I worked so hard last Fall to plant tulip bulbs!  After the difficult year of 2020, I was hopeful to add cheer and beauty this Spring.  I love Spring!  I love flowers!  The colors, fragrance and beauty brighten my day.  Until a few days ago, my tulips were green and growing.  I was looking forward to seeing the colors and smelling their fragrance.  But now, they lie in their beds, wilted, brown and with little hope of life left in…

  • Forgiveness

    Forgiveness

    Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. Ephesians 4:32 A former pastor of mine, Pastor Karen, was so much more than a great pastor.  She was a GREAT leader, mentor, compassionate and loving friend.  She loved people!  She enjoyed sharing and living the love of Christ.  She was extremely busy but always had the time to sit and chat.  She was never to busy to listen. When I was going through my divorce, she was there to listen and pray.  She would hold me while I sobbed and would encourage me that God would use it “for my good and…