"You see, at just the right time, when we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly." Romans 5:6 (NIV)Long ago, in eternity past, a magnificent decision was made by the three Persons of the Godhead. God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit created a being that was made in their image. This being would be the most cherished and adored creature ever to breathe the breath of life. … [Read more...] about An Awful Dilemma’s Answer
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Picture Perfect
"So now there is no condemnation for those who belong to Christ Jesus. And because you belong to him, the power of the life-giving Spirit has freed you from the power of sin that leads to death." Romans 8:1-2 (NLT)Have you ever been caught in a shameful act that was generally uncharacteristic of you? I have. Those kinds of experiences are ones whose memory still makes me cringe and run in my … [Read more...] about Picture Perfect
The Dilemma of Evil
"'See, it is I who created the blacksmith who fans the coals into flame and forges a weapon fit for its work. And it is I who have created the destroyer to work havoc; no weapon forged against you will prevail, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and this is their vindication from me,' … [Read more...] about The Dilemma of Evil
All That I Could
"Then those who feared the Lord talked often one to another; and the Lord listened and heard it, and a book of remembrance was written before Him of those who reverenced and worshipfully feared the Lord and who thought on His name."Malachi 3:16 (Amplified Bible) It is that time again--Homecoming weekend--for so many colleges. A time to see old friends and relive days gone by from the perspective … [Read more...] about All That I Could
The God of Hope
"May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit." Romans 15:13 (NIV)A portion of my day is spent being captivated by the lives of two women in Scripture that lived thousands of years ago. My wonderful friend, Holly, is being greatly used by God to make these women, belonging to a different time and place, … [Read more...] about The God of Hope
A Carefully Laid Net
"My enemies have set a trap for me. I am weary from distress. They have dug a deep pit in my path, but they themselves have fallen into it." Psalm 57:6 (NLT)It was February 1996 and I was looking at a small plastic stick's window which had a pink plus sign in its middle. My heart did a flip-flop in my chest! I had dreamed of this moment for almost three years since Rob and I had said … [Read more...] about A Carefully Laid Net
