God has taught me a lot over the past year. One important thing He has revealed to me is about His character. I have come to realize that often the enemy's tactic isn't to make us question whether God exists, but whether or not God is good. Often we ask ourselves "If God is completely in control of everything, how can He be good if He allows such horrible things to happen?" That was a question I was trying to fully understand a few months ago. Now, don't get me wrong, I understand that I will never fully grasp all of God's character. His ways are not our ways and He is so much more than my puny little brain can comprehend. However, He was gracious enough to help me understand Him a little bit more in this regard.
God brought me to the story of Joseph in the book of Genesis. Due to their jealousy, Joseph's brothers threw him in a pit and were going to leave him to die, but then decided instead to sell him as a slave. The brothers lied to their father, Jacob, and told him his favorite son was dead. Joseph was treated horribly by his very own family, the ones who should have loved him the most. To make a long story short, after going through some awful circumstances, Joseph ends up being Pharaoh's number two guy and years later reunites with his brothers (who are shocked to see him alive and in such a high position). Joseph being the wonderful man of God he was understood God's character in all of this. He said to his brothers, "You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives." (Genesis 50:20) We live in a fallen world where bad things happen and people have free will to do bad things to us. BUT, God will use those things to accomplish good in our lives. Not only will he use it to accomplish good, but as we glorify Him even in our trials, others may come to know Him as Lord too. Coming to understand that was amazing for me.
Along those lines, scripture also says, "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose." (Romans 8:28) In other words, for those who give their lives to Jesus Christ and who love God, He will work ALL THINGS for good. Whoa, what a promise!
I know this is going to be a long post, but I have to add one more thing that really brought this concept home for me. If you have never read The Hiding Place by Corrie ten Boom--you must!! It is by far the best book I have ever read. To very briefly sum up Corrie's life, she was a Christian in Holland who, along with her family, hid Jews during the Nazis regime and saved many lives. Once caught, her and her family are taken to a concentration camp. I don't want to ruin the story for you, but I have to for my example. Sorry!! Just don't read any further if you don't want me to ruin it for you. Anyway, Corrie and her sister Betsy were extremely close. Betsy became very ill and died in the concentration camp. Corrie just could not understand how God could allow her to die, especially at a time when Corrie needed her sister the most. Not long after Betsy's death, Corrie was released from the concentration camp (which was a clerical error and all women her age were killed just weeks later!!). When being released from the concentration camp, Corrie had to know what would have happened to Betsy had she been alive. She asked them, "What about my sister?" They told Corrie her sister would remain in the camp for the duration of the war. She then asked them, "May I remain with my sister?" and their response was, "Not for a minute! Now get out!" Corrie then says this:
"I have praised and thanked my Lord for that unanswered prayer. Just imagine how it would have been if she had been healed, and would have had to stay in the hell of Ravensbruck without me. I would have returned to my homeland tormented night and day by the consciousness of her suffering. I saw God's side of the embroidery...God never makes a mistake."
While in her mind Corrie could not understand her sister's death, God had a plan and never makes a mistake. While we may not understand the trial at the time, we have a HUGE God that has a plan and a purpose. And we have to remember too, God does not promise that the life of a Christian will be wonderful all of the time. God's purpose is for us to become more like Christ. Sometimes that requires refining our character through hardships.
Before I wrap up, I have to add that the above is just a small glimpse of God's miracles and faithfulness in Corrie's life. If you want to read a real life account of God's faithfulness to the faithful--you have to read The Hiding Place!!
Thanks for reading and may God reveal to you just a bit more of Himself this week!
Saturday, May 30, 2009
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Proof in the Prophecy
The Old Testament has been harder for me to study than the New Testament. There are a lot of dry parts, in my opinion. But the more you learn about it, the more interesting it becomes. The history of the Jewish nation and their relationship with God should hold a lot of value to every Christian. Jewish history is ultimately our history too. One thing that is very intriguing to me about God and His word is the amount of prophecy given in both the Old and New Testaments. He provides amazing evidence to the truth of His word in the prophecies that have already been fulfilled and the others that are still yet to be fulfilled in the future. I wanted to list a few examples of some prophecy that were given in the Old Testament about the coming Messiah that were fulfilled in Jesus Christ and His death. In doing so, I recognize that I could provide endless evidence of God's truth through fulfilled prophecy inspiring no new belief, because I know that in all reality, faith is required for salvation. When it comes down to it, skeptics aren't lacking evidence, they are lacking faith.
Jesus would be betrayed by a friend:
“Even my close friend, whom I trusted, he who shared my bread, has lifted up his heel against me.”
Psalm 41:9
Jesus would be spat upon and beaten:
“I offered my back to those who beat me, my cheeks to those who pulled out my beard; I did not hide my face from mocking and spitting.”
Isaiah 50:6
Jesus would stand silent before His accusers:
“He was oppressed and afflicted, yet he did not open his mouth; he was led like a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearers is silent, so he did not open his mouth.”
Isaiah 53:7
His hands and feet would be pierced:
"Dogs have surrounded me;
a band of evil men has encircled me,
they have pierced my hands and my feet." Psalm 22:16
Jesus would die for our sins:
“Surely he took up our infirmities and carried our sorrows, yet we considered him stricken by God, smitten by him, and afflicted. But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon him, and by his wounds we are healed. We all, like sheep, have gone astray, each of us has turned to his own way; and the LORD has laid on him the iniquity of us all.”
Isaiah 53:4-6
“Even my close friend, whom I trusted, he who shared my bread, has lifted up his heel against me.”
Psalm 41:9
Jesus would be spat upon and beaten:
“I offered my back to those who beat me, my cheeks to those who pulled out my beard; I did not hide my face from mocking and spitting.”
Isaiah 50:6
Jesus would stand silent before His accusers:
“He was oppressed and afflicted, yet he did not open his mouth; he was led like a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearers is silent, so he did not open his mouth.”
Isaiah 53:7
His hands and feet would be pierced:
"Dogs have surrounded me;
a band of evil men has encircled me,
they have pierced my hands and my feet." Psalm 22:16
Jesus would die for our sins:
“Surely he took up our infirmities and carried our sorrows, yet we considered him stricken by God, smitten by him, and afflicted. But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon him, and by his wounds we are healed. We all, like sheep, have gone astray, each of us has turned to his own way; and the LORD has laid on him the iniquity of us all.”
Isaiah 53:4-6
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
So Many Gods?!
I think one thing that can be confusing is the vast number of religions out there. I mean, with so many religions out there--how can there just be ONE way to heaven? A lot of people think that we essentially believe in the same thing, whether we call it God, a higher power, Allah, Jesus, etc. They think it's just semantics and that even though we may take different paths to get there, we are all headed in the same direction.
The truth is that we live in a fallen world. We aren't always dealing with things we can see with our eyes:
"For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms." Ephesians 6:12
Unfortunately, there is an enemy among us, Satan. The devil knows that God created us with a void that we would seek to fill; that void was created to be filled by God. Satan knows that we will seek to fill this void one way or another, so his only hope is to try to get us to fill it with something else other than God (i.e. false gods, romantic earthly relationships, drugs, etc.). Satan knows there is one true God. He knows humans are created with a void only God can truly fill. So his plan is to throw us off track. Jesus calls the devil, "a liar and the father of lies" (John 8:44). So, hundreds of religions have been created with the help of Satan's lies. He is the master of twisting the truth with a little bit of lies, and ultimately, leading to the destruction of many souls.
The enemy knows our human nature. Since the Garden of Eden he has fed into our sin nature. Even from our early days of childhood we are saying "I do it!!" He used this strategy with the very first humans when telling them about the forbidden fruit: "For God knows that when you eat of it your eyes will be opened, and you will be like God, knowing good and evil." Genesis 3:5 Since those first days of creation, humans have had a desire to be their own god.
So where am I going with all of this? Well there is ONE distinct difference between the truth (Christianity) and all other false religions. In every religion (aside from Christianity) people make themselves god in some way. For instance, atheism. Atheists believe there is no god, so their ultimate authority is themself. In other religions it is believed that your good works will get you to heaven. By "doing" good stuff, or praying a certain prayer, or going through the motions of certain rituals and sacraments, then you will end up in heaven. These religions place salvation in the hands of the individual. Christianity is the only religion that places salvation in the hands of God. Regardless of how many good or bad things I do and regardless of how many rituals I perform, with Christianity, my salvation is in the hands of Christ who died once and for all for my sins. There is nothing I can do, no matter how good or bad, that can change my salvation status IF I have made Jesus Lord and Savior of my life. Jesus put it this way:
"I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one can snatch them out of my hand." John 10:28
I am so thankful my eternal salvation is in the hands of a sovereign God and not in mine!! It would not take me long to mess it up. And to sum up, Jesus refutes the idea that there are many paths to God and makes the answer very black and white for us:
"Jesus answered, 'I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.'" John 14:6
The truth is that we live in a fallen world. We aren't always dealing with things we can see with our eyes:
"For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms." Ephesians 6:12
Unfortunately, there is an enemy among us, Satan. The devil knows that God created us with a void that we would seek to fill; that void was created to be filled by God. Satan knows that we will seek to fill this void one way or another, so his only hope is to try to get us to fill it with something else other than God (i.e. false gods, romantic earthly relationships, drugs, etc.). Satan knows there is one true God. He knows humans are created with a void only God can truly fill. So his plan is to throw us off track. Jesus calls the devil, "a liar and the father of lies" (John 8:44). So, hundreds of religions have been created with the help of Satan's lies. He is the master of twisting the truth with a little bit of lies, and ultimately, leading to the destruction of many souls.
The enemy knows our human nature. Since the Garden of Eden he has fed into our sin nature. Even from our early days of childhood we are saying "I do it!!" He used this strategy with the very first humans when telling them about the forbidden fruit: "For God knows that when you eat of it your eyes will be opened, and you will be like God, knowing good and evil." Genesis 3:5 Since those first days of creation, humans have had a desire to be their own god.
So where am I going with all of this? Well there is ONE distinct difference between the truth (Christianity) and all other false religions. In every religion (aside from Christianity) people make themselves god in some way. For instance, atheism. Atheists believe there is no god, so their ultimate authority is themself. In other religions it is believed that your good works will get you to heaven. By "doing" good stuff, or praying a certain prayer, or going through the motions of certain rituals and sacraments, then you will end up in heaven. These religions place salvation in the hands of the individual. Christianity is the only religion that places salvation in the hands of God. Regardless of how many good or bad things I do and regardless of how many rituals I perform, with Christianity, my salvation is in the hands of Christ who died once and for all for my sins. There is nothing I can do, no matter how good or bad, that can change my salvation status IF I have made Jesus Lord and Savior of my life. Jesus put it this way:
"I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one can snatch them out of my hand." John 10:28
I am so thankful my eternal salvation is in the hands of a sovereign God and not in mine!! It would not take me long to mess it up. And to sum up, Jesus refutes the idea that there are many paths to God and makes the answer very black and white for us:
"Jesus answered, 'I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.'" John 14:6
A Good Man and Prophet
I've often heard the statement that some believe Jesus is a great moral example and was a prophet, but that they do not believe he was the son of God. I always find this argument interesting. If you were to state that someone is a "good" person, or even a prophet, I would assume that you would also state that some of that individual's characteristics would include integrity, honesty, and trustworthiness. I personally would never categorize someone as a good moral example if they were a liar. Well, if you don't believe Jesus was God, then according to His statements, you would be calling Him a liar. He repeatedly stated that He was God. That is why the Pharisees (Jewish religious leaders) hated Him so much and wanted to stone Him (and ultimately crucify Him)!! Jesus himself said, “I and the Father are one.” John 10:30.
In speaking to the Samaritan woman at the well, Jesus revealed this same truth. The woman knew that one day the Messiah would come to earth:
The woman said, "I know that Messiah" (called Christ) "is coming. When he comes, he will explain everything to us."
Then Jesus declared, "I who speak to you am he."
One of my favorite C.S. Lewis quotes captures this very argument:
“I am trying here to prevent anyone saying the really foolish thing that people often say about Him: “I’m ready to accept Jesus as a great moral teacher, but I don’t accept His claim to be God.” That is the one thing we must not say. A man who said the sort of things Jesus said would not be a great moral teacher. He would either be a lunatic — on a level with the man who says he is a poached egg — or else he would be the Devil of Hell. You must make your choice. Either this man was, and is, the Son of God: or else a madman or something worse. You can shut Him up for a fool, you can spit at Him and kill Him as a demon; or you can fall at His feet and call Him Lord and God. But let us not come with any patronizing nonsense about His being a great human teacher. He has not left that open to us. He did not intend to.”
Jesus is either a liar, lunatic, or Lord. Scripture makes the answer clear.
In speaking to the Samaritan woman at the well, Jesus revealed this same truth. The woman knew that one day the Messiah would come to earth:
The woman said, "I know that Messiah" (called Christ) "is coming. When he comes, he will explain everything to us."
Then Jesus declared, "I who speak to you am he."
One of my favorite C.S. Lewis quotes captures this very argument:
“I am trying here to prevent anyone saying the really foolish thing that people often say about Him: “I’m ready to accept Jesus as a great moral teacher, but I don’t accept His claim to be God.” That is the one thing we must not say. A man who said the sort of things Jesus said would not be a great moral teacher. He would either be a lunatic — on a level with the man who says he is a poached egg — or else he would be the Devil of Hell. You must make your choice. Either this man was, and is, the Son of God: or else a madman or something worse. You can shut Him up for a fool, you can spit at Him and kill Him as a demon; or you can fall at His feet and call Him Lord and God. But let us not come with any patronizing nonsense about His being a great human teacher. He has not left that open to us. He did not intend to.”
Jesus is either a liar, lunatic, or Lord. Scripture makes the answer clear.
Sunday, May 17, 2009
My Story
The main purpose of this blog is for me to share not only what I believe to be the truth, but also to share my testimony. I want to openly and honestly reveal to those I care about how I came to know Jesus. Do I realize that many who read this will think I am nuts? Of course! Because I would have thought the same thing years ago. Plus God's word says that is exactly what happens: "For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God." 1 Corinthians 1:18.
So on to my story. I had a normal childhood, with loving parents and nothing too dramatic in my upbringing. Through my high school years I didn't get into too much trouble and nothing too exciting happened during those years either. I went away to college and lived the average life of any college student. I partied along with the majority of others, but made good grades so felt I was a "good person." If you would have asked me at any point in my first 23 years of life if I were a Christian, I would have said yes. I had heard of Jesus, knew He had died on a cross, and believed all that stuff, so of course I was a Christian! At the same time, I could sit down and argue about the Bible and that not ALL of it was true, just certain parts (the reason being that I had to justify certain things in my life!). I had known in my head about God and Jesus so I thought that in combination with me being a "good person" meant I would go to heaven. I did what so many do and I just made up truth in my head. I had never really read much of the Bible so I just made up who I wanted God to be.
After graduating from college and moving back to my home town, my world fell apart. I will spare you the details, but everything in my life had gone wrong. It was the worst time in my life and, unfortunately, God had to knock me down to make me realize I needed Him. At the time I never knew I would be so thankful for such horrible things happening to me. Looking back, I am so thankful for each awful thing I experienced because it made me desperate for my Creator. God had been knocking on my door for a long time. He had been presenting Himself through different situations and people. I could sense Him speaking to me and I could no longer ignore it. He finally gave me a choice. There was a fork in the road. He gave me the choice of staying where I was, where I was comfortable, where things were familiar, without Him. Or I could leave my life behind, go somewhere where I knew no one, somewhere that was completely unfamiliar, and take a step of faith for a life with Him. I chose to take that step of faith and gave my life to Christ. As the disciples left their lives behind to go with Christ, I left everything I knew to see what He had in store. I accepted Christ as Lord and Savior of my life, to do with me what He wanted. I no longer just knew Christ in my head, but I had come to know him with my heart. I had begun a personal relationship with Jesus. The thing I love so much about God is that He is such a gentleman that He forces Himself on no one. He wants our love to be so real, so genuine that He gives us the choice to come to Him. After making that decision and learning more of scripture, I have become more and more amazed at God's character. He is so creative and loving and awesome! I wish I had the words that could even begin to capture how wonderful He is. I am so thankful that He chose me. That Christ died for me. That the Holy Spirit now indwells in me!!
What scares me the most about looking back at my life is that I was so fooled into believing I knew where I was going. I truly believe the majority of people who believe they will end up in heaven are just as fooled as I was. Jesus said several things stating that very fact:
"Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it." Matthew 7:13-14
"Not everyone who says to me, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. Many will say to me on that day, 'Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and in your name drive out demons and perform many miracles?' Then I will tell them plainly, 'I never knew you. Away from me, you evildoers!'" Matthew 7:21-23
The fact is there will be many who will face death assuming they will get into heaven because they were either a "good person" or because the were "religious," but the fact, according to Jesus' very words is that there is only one way. That way is by giving your life to Christ:
"For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." John 3:16
I have learned that being a good person won't cut it:
"for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God" Romans 3:23
We are all sinners and until we can acknowledge that we are a sinner in need of a Savior, we are bound for an eternity separated from God.
For so long I just assumed I was saved. If you are unsure of your salvation, scripture makes it clear what it requires.
1. You believe Jesus is the Son of God
"I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God so that you may know that you have eternal life." 1 John 5:13
2. You OBEY and follow Christ
"We know that we have come to know him if we obey his commands." 1 John 2:3
3. I love my brothers and sisters
"We know that we have passed from death to life, because we love our brothers. Anyone who does not love remains in death." 1 John 3:14
If you are uncertain of your salvation, don't go to bed tonight without making certain. There is no sin so bad God won't forgive. I think for me the hardest thing to overcome was pride and stubbornness.
Maybe it isn't that you are uncertain of your salvation, but you KNOW you are not saved. Maybe you have never made that decision. If you have never made that decision and desire to do so, God is available anytime through prayer. What is required to be saved? Let's see what scripture says:
1. Admit that you are a sinner
My prayer is for whoever may read this to be drawn closer and closer to the Lord. I will continue to post things God lays on my heart. I am also such a work in progress that I hope to post the circumstances that God is using to grow me. I have a very long way to go, so I know I have many trials and tribulations ahead of me. I am thankful I do not have to walk it alone.
Anyone who knows me well at this point in my life, knows that I love talking about God, Jesus, the Bible, religion, etc. I love a good, deep discussion about it, especially one that does not lead to anger or an argument! If you are reading this and would love to get a dialogue going with me, please do! Email me!!
Please know this is written with love and prayer for you reading it!!
So on to my story. I had a normal childhood, with loving parents and nothing too dramatic in my upbringing. Through my high school years I didn't get into too much trouble and nothing too exciting happened during those years either. I went away to college and lived the average life of any college student. I partied along with the majority of others, but made good grades so felt I was a "good person." If you would have asked me at any point in my first 23 years of life if I were a Christian, I would have said yes. I had heard of Jesus, knew He had died on a cross, and believed all that stuff, so of course I was a Christian! At the same time, I could sit down and argue about the Bible and that not ALL of it was true, just certain parts (the reason being that I had to justify certain things in my life!). I had known in my head about God and Jesus so I thought that in combination with me being a "good person" meant I would go to heaven. I did what so many do and I just made up truth in my head. I had never really read much of the Bible so I just made up who I wanted God to be.
After graduating from college and moving back to my home town, my world fell apart. I will spare you the details, but everything in my life had gone wrong. It was the worst time in my life and, unfortunately, God had to knock me down to make me realize I needed Him. At the time I never knew I would be so thankful for such horrible things happening to me. Looking back, I am so thankful for each awful thing I experienced because it made me desperate for my Creator. God had been knocking on my door for a long time. He had been presenting Himself through different situations and people. I could sense Him speaking to me and I could no longer ignore it. He finally gave me a choice. There was a fork in the road. He gave me the choice of staying where I was, where I was comfortable, where things were familiar, without Him. Or I could leave my life behind, go somewhere where I knew no one, somewhere that was completely unfamiliar, and take a step of faith for a life with Him. I chose to take that step of faith and gave my life to Christ. As the disciples left their lives behind to go with Christ, I left everything I knew to see what He had in store. I accepted Christ as Lord and Savior of my life, to do with me what He wanted. I no longer just knew Christ in my head, but I had come to know him with my heart. I had begun a personal relationship with Jesus. The thing I love so much about God is that He is such a gentleman that He forces Himself on no one. He wants our love to be so real, so genuine that He gives us the choice to come to Him. After making that decision and learning more of scripture, I have become more and more amazed at God's character. He is so creative and loving and awesome! I wish I had the words that could even begin to capture how wonderful He is. I am so thankful that He chose me. That Christ died for me. That the Holy Spirit now indwells in me!!
What scares me the most about looking back at my life is that I was so fooled into believing I knew where I was going. I truly believe the majority of people who believe they will end up in heaven are just as fooled as I was. Jesus said several things stating that very fact:
"Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it." Matthew 7:13-14
"Not everyone who says to me, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. Many will say to me on that day, 'Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and in your name drive out demons and perform many miracles?' Then I will tell them plainly, 'I never knew you. Away from me, you evildoers!'" Matthew 7:21-23
The fact is there will be many who will face death assuming they will get into heaven because they were either a "good person" or because the were "religious," but the fact, according to Jesus' very words is that there is only one way. That way is by giving your life to Christ:
"For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." John 3:16
I have learned that being a good person won't cut it:
"for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God" Romans 3:23
We are all sinners and until we can acknowledge that we are a sinner in need of a Savior, we are bound for an eternity separated from God.
For so long I just assumed I was saved. If you are unsure of your salvation, scripture makes it clear what it requires.
1. You believe Jesus is the Son of God
"I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God so that you may know that you have eternal life." 1 John 5:13
2. You OBEY and follow Christ
"We know that we have come to know him if we obey his commands." 1 John 2:3
3. I love my brothers and sisters
"We know that we have passed from death to life, because we love our brothers. Anyone who does not love remains in death." 1 John 3:14
If you are uncertain of your salvation, don't go to bed tonight without making certain. There is no sin so bad God won't forgive. I think for me the hardest thing to overcome was pride and stubbornness.
Maybe it isn't that you are uncertain of your salvation, but you KNOW you are not saved. Maybe you have never made that decision. If you have never made that decision and desire to do so, God is available anytime through prayer. What is required to be saved? Let's see what scripture says:
1. Admit that you are a sinner
Romans 3:23 "For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God."
Romans 6:23a "...The wages of sin is death..."
Romans 6:23b "...But the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord."
4. Give your life to God... His love poured out in Jesus on the cross is your only hope to have forgiveness and change. His love bought you out of being a slave to sin. His love is what saves you -- not religion, or church membership.
Romans 5:8, "God demonstrates His own love for us, in that while we were yet sinners Christ died for us!"
5. If you know that God is knocking on your heart's door,ask Him to come into your heart.
Romans 10:9,10 "...If you confess with your mouth Jesus as Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised Jesus from the dead, you shall be saved; for with the heart man believes, resulting in righteousness, and with the mouth he confesses, resulting in salvation."
Right now, I am so far from where God wants me to be. I know I am a sinner and continue to sin in many ways. I am thankful for God's endless forgiveness. For it is "as far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us." Psalm 103:12My prayer is for whoever may read this to be drawn closer and closer to the Lord. I will continue to post things God lays on my heart. I am also such a work in progress that I hope to post the circumstances that God is using to grow me. I have a very long way to go, so I know I have many trials and tribulations ahead of me. I am thankful I do not have to walk it alone.
Anyone who knows me well at this point in my life, knows that I love talking about God, Jesus, the Bible, religion, etc. I love a good, deep discussion about it, especially one that does not lead to anger or an argument! If you are reading this and would love to get a dialogue going with me, please do! Email me!!
Please know this is written with love and prayer for you reading it!!
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