Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring praise to God. (Romans 15:7). Today Lorraine Hill talks about how difficult it can be when we have disagreements with others, especially other believers: In this world, we will always meet people who will challenge, irritate, ... read more
Journey to Joy: Week 2 Day 5
Lorraine Hill's lesson today is about how sin disrupts our fellowship with God and gives us the story of David and Bathsheba for an example (you can read the bible passage here if you like: 2 Sam 11 and 12) - this is a great example of the importance of repentance. Unrepented sin is very ... read more
Journey to Joy: Week 2 Day 4
Today in the lesson Lorraine Hill continues her discussion of legalism. And as for me, I wanted to share a little bit about how God relieved me of that burden. He comforted me and rescued me from that thing that grieved me so. How wonderful He is. God speaks to me in so many ways. Do I audibly ... read more
Journey to Joy: Week 2 Day 2
I am the Lord's servant‘¦May it be to me as you have said (Luke 1:38). Mary's response to the Angel Gabriel is acquiescence and submission. Her apparent obedience does not amaze me as much as her actual obedience does. What I mean is this: how often have I obeyed the Lord while dragging my feet ... read more
Journey to Joy: Week 1 Day 4
There is a saying that to have a friend, you have to be a friend. Have you ever had a friend who constantly cancels at the last minute, makes promises they don't keep, just in general forgets about you? These people would fall into the category of "fair weather friends" - they are there when they ... read more
Journey to Joy Countdown: 3 Days
So continues the count down to the new study! Friday, Saturday, Sunday....and then on Monday, please begin Reclaiming Your Joy, by Lorraine Hill (by all means, do begin reclaiming your joy, but also begin the book!), the Monday-Friday devotional that lasts for eight weeks. Please check the ... read more
Called to Obedience…
I call heaven and earth as witnesses today against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing; therefore choose life, that both you and your descendants may live; that you may love the LORD your God, that you may obey His voice, and that you may cling to HIm, for He is your ... read more
