Sharing a reminder given in our faith class this week: As Abraham climbed the mountain with Isaac…in obedience to what he understood from God…the ram was climbing up the opposite side. If Abraham had stopped short of the summit, he never would have seen the provision of God or understood the Promise fully. Read theContinue reading “Always Too Soon to Quit”
Author Archives: Billie Jo
Heroes Giving Courage
Courage, like character, is caught through contact. It is learned through leadership that models, encourages and expects it from others. Heroes matter. We live in a world increasingly falling to fear. As Christians, that ought not be. Perfect love casts out all fear. When we live in the love of the Father, Son and HolyContinue reading “Heroes Giving Courage”
Be A GATE!
The Gate to see God is being: Genuine. Accepting. Transparent. Encouraging. Genuine: Real with God and others. Pat phrases are not what get us through life! Accepting: God meets us where we are at but loves us too much to leave us there. Accepting doesn’t mean there are no ‘rules,’ it means walking alongside untilContinue reading “Be A GATE!”
What’s it look like in heaven?
Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. Matthew 6:10 Jesus used this statement in the model prayer. It is part of the pattern He used to teach us to pray. It’s been prayed for centuries. There’s some assumptions in that pattern we are blessed to unpack. First, HeavenContinue reading “What’s it look like in heaven?”
Have You Seen It?
“Pride cannot live beneath the cross. Let us sit there and learn our lesson, and then rise and carry it into practice… …Stand at the foot of the cross, and count the purpose drops by which you have been cleansed…And if you do not lie prostrate on the ground before that cross, you haveContinue reading “Have You Seen It?”
Conviction or Opinion?
Taking the right stand for the wrong reason does not give glory to God, and it can place us in a precarious position. We live in a very vocal world that tends to elevate opinions far above their value. The current cultural controversies generate a tremendous amount of debate, and God’s Name is often invokedContinue reading “Conviction or Opinion?”
HIS – Hearts & Hands in Service
Any who know me, know I love serving. It is a selfish love in many ways. There is so much God does in us as we serve. Putting together a training video to help people catch a vision of the beauty of serving has been a project I have worked on for some time. AContinue reading “HIS – Hearts & Hands in Service”
Can you really hear from God?
I think perhaps this is the most common question folks have. The short answer is YES! His Word is the place to begin, but He speaks individually as well. You will find other pieces on this blog–and many other places–to help you explore the topic. This is a recent compilation of tips on hearingContinue reading “Can you really hear from God?”
You matter
Here are some verse vitamins for every day that reminds you WHO YOU ARE in CHRIST! You are accepted in Christ. You are secure in Christ. You are significant in Christ. Ephesians 1:5 Romans 8:28-39 John 15:16 1 Corinthians 12:27 Philippians 1:6 Acts 1:8 John 1:12 2 Timothy 1:7 2 Corinthians 6:1 Colossians 1:14 1Continue reading “You matter”
You are enough
Do you ever struggle with the idea that you must ‘be more’ and ‘do more?’ I sure do. Nothing seems quite enough sometimes. The longing to be of value is innate in every human being. It is a longing that only God can fill. One of my favorite devotions is Oswald Chambers, My Utmost forContinue reading “You are enough”
