Christian Living
Reflections on the Psalms by C.S. Lewis
Psalms/Christian living/devotional
Practical Steps to Peace
One of my favorite verses is Isaiah 26:3: “You will keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.” I believe this truth. Peace is not an elusive, intangible, lofty concept. Yet, it…
Faithfulness Reveals Godly Character
Key Verse: Ruth 3:11 (ESV), “And now, my daughter, do not fear. I will do for you all that you ask, for all my fellow townsmen know that you are a worthy woman.” Ruth and Naomi were no strangers to the…
Pursuing and Being Pursued: How a Spirit of Cynicism Hurts the Church
Walking with my daughter through the dark parking garage, I could sense someone bounding up the stairs multiple steps at a time. Thinking someone was in a hurry for their movie, I nudged my daughter to the inner rail while…
How to Find the Grace of Humor in Heavy Times
A few years ago, after my grandparents had moved into an assisted living facility, my grandfather was diagnosed with throat cancer. Being ninety and dealing with serious health issues, he couldn’t pursue a treatment plan. My sweet yet spunky grandfather…
Praying Like A Kingdom Hero by Tony Evans
Guided prayer/Scripture prayer/Spiritual Disciplines/Prayer
Truths to Rest in: Wrestling through Hindrances to Drawing Near
Living for Christ does not mean living free of any earthly woes. John 16:33 says, “In this world you will have trouble, but take heart, I have overcome the world.” We are exiles within a culture hostile to God. Because…
Life Can Be Good Again: Putting Your World Back Together After it all Falls Apart by Lisa Appelo
Grief/Bereavement/Widows/Christian Living
Courage, Faith, and Legacy: Lessons from the life of Jehosheba
I have read through the Bible several times and sat through 40 years of Bible teaching and yet still find new, undiscovered treasures each time I open its pages. In all that time, I don’t remember ever hearing a sermon…
Unbound: Embracing the Full Forgiveness of Christ
As shared on the OhSoFree.org site on 6/27/22. I have wasted precious time living bound by things God freed me from. Why did I live bound? I believed the invasive lies of the enemy over the steadfast voice of God.…