Scripture reading Matthew 14:23-33 “And Peter answered Him and said, “Lord, if it is You, command me to come to You on the water.” Matthew 14:28 (NKJV) Contrary to what some believe, Peter was not testing Jesus, which is something we should never do (4:7). Instead, Peter was the only…
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Do you have a rug? You know. The big woven monstrosity that sits in the living room under the coffee table? This rug displays it’s finely designed workmanship to the world. Everyone who steps into the entryway notices its extraordinary color and luxurious fabric. It’s put together with exquisite patience.…
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“You must NOT murder.” -Exodus 20:13 (NLT) The 6th commandment is pretty clear. It doesn’t beat around the bush or leave for any misunderstanding. It obviously forbids the taking of another human beings life for no justifiable reason. Most of us reading this today might say, “Well, I’ve never murdered…
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There they were, on the precipice of beginning their lives in the promised land. The inheritance had been divided out and the people were happy. Life was good. So when the book of Joshua closes out with Joshua’s invitation to choose whom they would serve, the Israelites shouted out unreservedly,…
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Raising teens today is a huge challenge. I can already tell there are bobbing heads out there, agreeing with that statement. With regards to my own struggling teen, I’ve come in contact with so many other moms out there, dealing with some pretty heavy-duty issues with their teenagers. In just…
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