Faith and God

It happens when someone says something that we perceive to be intended as an insult or complaint. It happens when someone accuses us of not getting something done, or of not doing it right. It happens when someone else sins and begins to attack us verbally. It is the sin of self-defense. We feel compelled to justify our actions, set the record straight, or provide an excuse. We feel so …

The bible flat out tells us that when we become God’s children we will change. Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.2 Corinthians 5:17 Sometimes God asks us to change a small piece at a time. Little baby steps of growth. Other times, it’s more like an extreme makeover – Holy Ghost style. God reveals something …

The school year fast approaches and we don’t have school books yet. The planner/preparer in me wants to have everything all lined up and ready to go! But God has another plan. Last year, I sold my piccolo from high school and was able to get all my books at once. This year, I’ve sold one thing and made a little bit of money, I’m baby-sitting for a little money …