- Why Study the Word of God?
As I began preparing to write this post, I had to think back and ask myself, “Why did I want to study the Word of God?
At age 18, I learned IN THE BIBLE that God loved me and sent His son Jesus to die on the cross to make a way for me to go to Heaven. I was a sinner, and my sin should separate me from heaven and God for all eternity. Christ paid my sin debt,giving me eternal life.
Romans 5:8 But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.
2 Corinthians 5:21 for he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.
John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
If the Bible could show me that – What other truths could I learn in the Bible? Here are my three reasons to study the Bible for yourself.
Reason #1 – I want to know more.
If God could show me my need for salvation and how to get it in three verses, what else could I learn?
2 Timothy 3:16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
Reason #2 – It is good for me.
God’s Word is going to show me how to successfully live the Christian life.
1 Peter 2:2 As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby:
Reason #3 – To grow as a Christian.
I was new to the Christian walk, a baby, and I needed scripture to show me what God wanted for my life.
If you are just beginning your Christian Walk, here are a few guides/helps on how to study your Bible.
- Have tools available – pen, highlighter, paper, Bible – this is all you need to start.
- Set a specific time – schedule it! It can be just a few minutes to start.
- Begin with prayer – ask God to help you understand and apply what you learn to your daily life. James 1:5
- Be Consistent – You will grow in your faith the more you study. Romans 10:17
- Meditate on it – God promises to help you, when you spend time studying His Word. Joshua 1:8
- Memorize it – I will give you understanding to live a Godly Christian life. Psalm 119:11
Two things to remember:
- If you don’t understand something, write it down – keep reading – many times as you continue to read, the question will get answered. If not, ask a Godly Christian friend to help you understand.
- If you can do nothing else, JUST READ, don’t worry about understanding everything. It takes time to learn the Bible. (I am still learning more from the Bible every day, and I have been doing it for over 30 years!)
Make your study time yours! – not Mom or Dad’s, family or friends – but YOURS. Yes, group Bible Studies are good, BUT you need a personal time with the Lord, one-on-one. Friends and family will not always be there. God promises He will. Hebrews 13:5b “I will never leave thee or forsake thee.”
Not sure where to begin, start in the New Testament book of John, then go to Romans.
I will pray for you as you begin to study God’s Word.
- Keeping your Heart
What is the condition of your Heart?
We have an example in the Old Testament—King Amaziah, 2 Chronicles 25, where we learn three things from his story.
2 Chronicles 25:2 And he did that which was right in the sight of the LORD, but not with a perfect heart.
When your heart is not fully in tune with God, “a perfect heart” that is when problems come.
Proverbs 4:23 Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.
2 Chronicles 25:2-3 Amaziah did follow the Lord’s commands
As the story continues, in verse 5, Amaziah was going to go to battle against the Edomites (children of Seir). Amaziah had hired an army to go to battle with him. A man of God came to Amaziah and told him not to use the army he had hired because the Lord was not with them. If he took the hired army, he would fall before the Edomites. Verse 9 tells us that Amaziah was worried about the money he paid the army. He doubted that God could provide for his needs.
- A divided heart causes you to Doubt God.
After Amaziah had a great victory against the Edomites, verse 14, “he that he brought the gods of the children of Seir, and set them up to be his gods, and bowed down himself before them, and burned incense unto them.”
- A divided heart causes you to Stray
Amaziah chose to go against God’s commands; he chose to worship false idols and went after the gods of the people he had just defeated. God was angry with Amaziah and sent the man of God to Amaziah, but he refused to listen to the counsel of the man of God in verse 16.
- A divided heart causes you to Turn from God.
The three verses below will help you to keep your heart. God will be with you when you choose to serve him with your whole heart. I challenge you to memorize them.
Philippians 4:19 But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
Psalm 86:11 Teach me thy way, O LORD; I will walk in thy truth: unite my heart to fear thy name.
Ephesians 6:10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.
Whoever has your heart will determine the direction in your life?
Have you checked your Heart?
- Do the Obvious
When I was first starting in Bible college. I was given some beginner courses to help me as I began to learn about the Word of God and having a Christian Walk. – This was pretty foreign to me as I was raised going to Church maybe once a year, and we never read out of the Bible, and prayer was only done before bed, maybe, and before Thanksgiving dinner. So, this was all new to me. I had teachers and friends try to give direction, but it was several years after being saved when I found a section of scripture that gave a simple place to start having a Christian Walk.
1 Thessalonians 5:15-22 – each verse gives a simple, straightforward action for new Christians.
v15 See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men.
- Be FORGIVING – remember Christ forgave you while “we were yet sinners” Romans 5:8
v16 Rejoice evermore.
- Be JOYFULL – Doesn’t mean walking around with a “fake” smile on your face, but that you rejoice that you are saved!
v17 Pray without ceasing.
- PRAY consistently, it doesn’t mean 24/7, but have an attitude that you need God’s direction in your daily life.
v18 In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.
- Be THANKFUL – take time to remember your blessings and thank God for them!
v19 Quench not the Spirit.
- GODLY SURROUNDINGS take steps to avoid things, people, and places that will draw you away from God.
v20 Despise not prophesyings.
- Read your Bible – DAILY DEVOTIONS – make your personal time with God a priority, not an afterthought.
v21 Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.
- STUDY YOUR BIBLE – Dig into God’s Word; if you don’t understand, ask questions. You need to know God’s Word for yourself, so you can share it with others
v22 Abstain from all appearance of evil.
- Keep your TESTIMONY – separate yourself from ungodly people, places, and habits that are not God honoring.
I encourage you to begin your Christian walk with these 8 actions. The Christian life is not difficult. It is living as the Bible tells us and believing God Himself wrote it. We just need to “Do the Obvious.”
- Friends
God made us to be social – we all need other people in our life. God did is this so that we can have a relationship with Him, but also so you can have encouragement and support you throughout your Christian walk. We need Godly friends. Let us consider Job. Job had 3 friends who came rushing to his side when they heard about his tragedy.
For those of you how are unfamiliar with Job’s story. Job was a very rich good man who loved God very much. God had blessed Job with many things. A large family, seven sons and three daughters, and a lot of animals 7,000 sheep, 3,000 camels, 500 yoke of oxen, 500 female donkeys and many people living and keeping his home. One day Satan came to talk to God and said that Job would not love God if he had not blessed Job with so much. God gave Satan permission to take the things away from Job, but Satan was not allowed to take Job’s health or his life. Satan then took everything, Job’s animals and his children and after this happened Job was sad, but he never turned from God. Again, Satan, spoke with God and said that if Job was not healthy, he would not love God. God gave Satan permission to take Job’s health but he was not allowed to take his life. Satan then caused Job to be covered in sores from the top of his head to the bottom of his feet. Job’s wife even told him to curse God and die. With all that, Job never sinned against God. He knew that he should accept both the good and the bad, and that God was always with him.
This is when Job’s 3 friends came to visit.
What do you think they said to Job?
Job’s friends talked to him and told Job he must have done something wrong and sinned against God. That this was God punishing him for his wrong doing. Job knew he had not sinned against God and his friend did not believe that Job had been faithful to God.
Job’s friends failed at being Godly friends! Instead of lifting Job up, they only added to Job’s heartbroken condition.
The Bible gives us clear direction on what a Godly friend should be.
Proverbs 18:24 A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.
John 15:13 Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.
1 John 4:7 Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God.
1 John 4:21 And this commandment have we from him, That he who loveth God love his brother also.
Proverbs 17:17 A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.
Proverbs 27:17 Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.
As a friend we need to be there to uplift and encourage not find faults in our friends. Friends can help you as you seek to walk with the Lord or they can pull you away.
Remember that your actions affect your friends also…
Do you draw your friends closer to the Lord?
Do you encourage Godly actions?
Do you show God’s love to them?
What kind of friend are you?
- Drawing a Blank
As I began looking for another Stepping Stone to share with you this week. I would start one then just not be able to finish it. Then begin another and still didn’t come together the way I wanted. So, I took a few days and just did my normal devotions and prayer time and just thought some more and still nothing else seemed to guide me to a topic for this post.
I decided to share one verse that became special to me early in my Christian life.
Philippians 4:19 But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
Many times, throughout our Christian walk God will bring verses to light and they become a “favorite.” We often time memorize it and continue to lean on the truth found in it during difficult times.
Having grown up in a poor family, I didn’t have all of the things my friends had. I wore second-hand clothes, never had the “brand-name” shoes, most of our dinners were fried potatoes and beans. There were times when I felt that I did not have what I wanted…but I had what I needed.
Once I was saved, God used this verse to show me three things.
First, God will provide my physical needs! My family has never gone hungry, we have always had clothes, some are even brand-name and new, and we have been blessed with a home that we use for church functions and show hospitality to the saved and unsaved people God puts in our lives. Second, the Lord also has provided for my spiritual needs. He gave me a Godly husband, daughter and son-in-law who are faithfully serving the Lord. We are blessed with a loving Church family at Northwoods Baptist Church. Third, I have the Word of God, that continues to show/teach me more about our Lord and Savior each day.
We have a wonderful God who is worthy to be praised and served! I can truly say that God has supplied all my needs both physically and spiritually.
So now, I am going to ask for your help.
Please take a moment comment and share your favorite verse and a blessing you have experienced in your walk with the Lord.
- Are You Listening?
Recently I found that I was unable to hear out of one of my ears. A cold, led to an ear infection, then to a long period of ringing, and almost a total loss of hearing in my right ear. I never realized how much of a difference being able to hear clearly made in my everyday life.
After three weeks of my hearing not returning, I was getting a bit concerned. I was starting to think about all the things that I might have to stop doing – can I do my office manager job effectively, can I still teach my Sunday School Class, will I still be able to sing in the choir? All these thoughts in my mind…then a still small voice said to me, “Those things are important but have you been listening to Me?”
Now don’t get me wrong, I am not hearing “voices” but, God will at times allow us to go through things to help draw us back to Him. Remind us of our need to be close to Him so we can hear His voice
I was physically making an effort to focus on what others around me were saying. I also made it a priority to make sure that my speech was not overpowering, because when you can’t hear yourself, you often speak louder than needed. I was putting in the effort to make sure I could hear what was happening around me physically.
But how was I doing spiritually? Was I listening to what God wanted me to hear with the same effort?
I can honestly say that I was not putting in the same effort in, when it came to spiritual things. You might be saying to yourself, “I thought you have been saved for over 30 years?” Yes, I have, but I am still human and a still a sinner who gets my priorities mixed up at times. I was not listening carefully. But our God is faithful, even when we are not.
1 John 1:9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
God helps us through these mixed-up times. The Lord will use things in our life to make us “examine” ourselves and get us back on track.
2 Corinthians 13:5a Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith; prove your own selves.
Lamentations 3:40 Let us search and try our ways, and turn again to the LORD.
So, my question for you is, “Are you listening?” It is never too late to turn again to the LORD.
- Yesterday
Do you ever find yourself saying “remember when”, “I remember the time…”, or even “I was so much fun when we…” of course you do, we all do it. We remember the “Yesterdays” the times spend with family and friends the days when we were young and set out to conquer the world. Those are good things to remember. But when you find yourself saying “I wish I had…” “If only I had done this instead…” and even “why did I do that” or “I should have said this…” Those are the thoughts that can either keep us in the “yesterdays” or help us to move forward.
In Isaiah 43 the Lord himself speaks to Jacob and tells him:
Isaiah 43:18-19 Remember ye not the former things, neither consider the things of old. Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert.
God wants us to move forward and not allow our past to stop us from serving Him. When we dwell on the “what if’s” we all tend to get discouraged.
Later in that chapter in verse 25 God states “I, even I, am he that blotteth out thy transgressions for mine own sake, and will not remember thy sins.”
1 John 1:9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
God when we confess our sins to God, He forgives them, he blots them out, He forgets them.
If God doesn’t remember our past sins, then we should not allow them to stop us from moving forward.
This is Satan trying to stop you from moving forward in your Christian journey.
2 Corinthians 11:3 – But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve through his subtilty, so your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ.
Satan is subtle and will use your own thoughts against you. Don’t allow him to deceive you into thinking that you are not valuable to God. Remember if God can use 12 simple men (fishermen, a lawyer, a tax collector and peasants) to change the world he can use you!
I will leave you with a verse to help you when you get discouraged, this is a promise from God when you choose to serve to Him.
James 4:7 Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
- Heaven or Hell?
One day many years ago, I attended a meeting and the speaker asked us to look at the person to the left, to the right, in front, and behind us and ask the question: “Heaven or Hell?”
Every person on earth will either end up in Heaven or Hell. This is not a popular topic but a necessary one. Heaven is a real place and so is Hell.
Heaven is a paradise with mansions prepared by Christ for those who have placed their trust in them for salvation, no tears, no death, no pain, a pure river of water of life, twelve gates made of pearl, the street of the city is pure gold and has the thrones of God and of the Lamb. Sounds like a wonderful place to live for eternity.
Luke 23:43
John 14:2
Revelation 21:4
Revelation 21:21-25
Revelation 22:1-5
Now let us look at Hell.
Hell was created for Satan and his demons, it is eternal without end, both the body and soul will be there, it is a furnace of fire and brimstone, it will never be quenched, those who go there will be tormented day and night for ever and ever, separated from God.
Don’t believe me read the following verses:
2 Thessalonians 1:9
Mark 9:43-48
Matthew 10:28
Matthew 13:50
Matthew 25:41
Revelation 14:11
Revelation 20:10
Revelation 20:15
Revelation 21:8
Looking at the Biblical description of Heaven and Hell – Which place would you choose to spend eternity?
Which place do you want the person to the left, to the right, in front, and behind you to spend eternity?
What about your family, friends, co-workers, acquaintances and even the strangers you pass on the street or at the store. What do you see in the eyes of these people? Where will they spend eternity? Do you know for sure it is Heaven? If not, what are you going to do? Will you take the time to find out? Are you willing to share the free gift of salvation?
Every person on earth will have to make a decision about Heaven or Hell.
What can you do help everyone know the answer to the question: “Heaven or Hell?”
- Be Reasonable
Have you ever been told “Be reasonable?”
Most of us think that “Be reasonable” means to act or think in a fair and sensible way, based on facts not emotions. Often can mean choosing an action that is doable and makes sense.
As a Christian we are charged in the book of Romans to give “your reasonable service.”
Romans 12:1-2 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.
Let us answer the following questions?
- What fair and reasonable actions are we to do?
- Based on what facts?
- How is it doable?
- Why does it make sense?
#1 – Present your bodies a living sacrifice: We are to use the talents that God has given us.
Can you play and instrument? Can you sing? Are you good with kids? Do you enjoy cleaning? Do you enjoy talking to people? So many of our talents can be used to help others learn about the Gospel and the many blessing that God freely gives.
#2 – The mercies of God – God loves us so much He gave His Son, Jesus Christ as the perfect sacrifice so that we can have eternal life in Heaven.
Romans 5:8 But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
#3 – Be not conformed to this world: As Christians we are called to be a “peculiar” people.
1 Peter 2:9 But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light: – We are to guide others to Christ, whether it is handing out a track, asking someone to come to Church, or just being a person who shows kindness and compassion to people who are brokenhearted.
#4 – As Christians “brethren” we are part of the Family of God, forever!
John 1:12 But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name: Ephesians 2:19-22 Now therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellowcitizens with the saints, and of the household of God;
God has given you talents. He gave you salvation. He has chosen you to guide others to him. He calls you, “His child.”
It is your choice will you “BE REASONABLE?”
- The Battle Within
“Why is it so hard to do what I know is right?”
All Christians have had that very same thought throughout their life, often more than once. Why do we struggle with sin after we are saved?
The moment we trust Christ as our Savior, many wonderful things happen, one is that we are born again. We have a spiritual birth, called the New Man. This New Man, a spiritual man, cannot sin. It is born of God and is perfect. The New Man helps us to do the things of God such as going to Church, reading your Bible, witnessing, praying, and growing in the Lord.
Here is the problem, we were physically born with an Old Man inside us. This Old Man, a carnal man, cannot stop sinning and is the complete opposite of the New Man. The Old Man does not want anything to do with the things of God and will keep you from growing in the Lord.
There is now an ongoing struggle inside you for your WILL!
You must understand this struggle so you can learn how to help the right Man to win!
Here is an example – think of two dogs fighting one is weak because it has not eaten in months and the other dog has a regular, healthy diet. Which of the two dogs will dominate? The well-nourished one of course!
We as Christian have to choose which man to feed – the Old Man or the New Man.
Will you choose to go to go to a party or go to church?
Will you choose to play video games or read your Bible?
Will you just walk by an unsaved person or witness to them?
Will you watch TV or take time to pray?
Will you spend time browsing on your phone or go study your Bible?
Who will you choose to feed?
When you determine to walk in the spirit and feed the New Man, you will not feed the desires of the Old Man.
Galatians 5:16 This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh.
- Priority
Getting to Know Him
As a young Christian one of our main focuses should be getting to know our Savior, Jesus Christ. This means making choices that will help us do just that. One great way to start, is to surround yourself with other Bible believing Christians.
As we go through life many people cross our paths. I am sad to say, that not many are going to be as eager as you when it comes to Bible Study, devotions, going to Church, and making God a priority in your life. You need to make a decision about your walk with the Lord.
Are you going to make Jesus Christ a priority in your life?
Flashback to October 1988.
It was just weeks after getting to Bible College, things seemed to be going well, I was settling in, had a job, a place to stay and enjoying the classes I was taking. BUT friends from home had been speaking to me about whether my decision to go to Chicago for Bible College the right one. They were questioning the college, teachers and even some of the Bible studies that the school had me doing. Causing me to be uneasy about my decision. I had clearly seen God open the doors for me to go to college and close door at home all leading me to go to Chicago. Why would my friends NOW not want me here?
What do I do? I PRAYED — Psalms 55:22 – Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved.
Through my prayers and Bible reading God directed me.
Proverbs 13:20 He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed. – Did my friends in Colorado want me to grow as a Christian? -NO, they thought I had made a foolish decision to go to college study about God.
Proverbs 27:17 – Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend. –If I went home, will these friends help me learn about God. NO, I would not have the same opportunity to study God’s word as I was currently doing in bible college.
I had made a decision in Colorado to make the Lord a priority in my life. Now time to make a decision about who I am going to let influence me? …old friends or a new one, one that will never forsake me Jesus Christ. Hebrews 5:13b “…for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.”
Well, needless to say, I MADE MY CHOICE, I finished Bible College and have been serving the Lord for over 35 years. The Lord has blessed me beyond my biggest dreams.
What will your choice be? Will you make Jesus Christ a priority in your life this year?
Flashback to October 1988.
It was just weeks after getting to Bible College, things seemed to be going well, I was settling in, had a job, a place to stay and enjoying the classes I was taking. BUT friends from home had been speaking to me about whether my decision to go to Chicago for Bible College the right one. They were questioning the college, teachers and even some of the Bible studies that the school had me doing. Causing me to be uneasy about my decision. I had clearly seen God open the doors for me to go to college and close door at home all leading me to go to Chicago. Why would my friends NOW not want me here?
What do I do? I PRAYED — Psalms 55:22 – Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved.
Through my prayers and Bible reading God directed me.
Proverbs 13:20 He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed. – Did my friends in Colorado want me to grow as a Christian? -NO, they thought I had made a foolish decision to go to college study about God.
Proverbs 27:17 – Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend. –If I went home, will these friends help me learn about God. NO, I would not have the same opportunity to study God’s word as I was currently doing in bible college.
I had made a decision in Colorado to make the Lord a priority in my life. Now time to make a decision about who I am going to let influence me? …old friends or a new one, one that will never forsake me Jesus Christ. Hebrews 5:13b “…for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.”
Well, needless to say, I MADE MY CHOICE, I finished Bible College and have been serving the Lord for over 35 years. The Lord has blessed me beyond my biggest dreams.
What will your choice be? Will you make Jesus Christ a priority in your life this year?
- The Wonder of it All
As the day we celebrate Christmas quickly approaches I get caught up in the “season.” I love bringing out all my big boxes of Christmas decorations, hanging garland, putting up a snow village, hanging wreathes, putting up the tree with over 1000 lights and at least 100 different Christmas ornaments. As my daughter puts it, “My Mom throws up Christmas all over the house!”
Yes, I admit it I LOVE decorating for Christmas!!!! – it is the one time of the year where I can SHOUT out that I know the REAL reason for the season.
Growing up my Dad would be outside hanging lights around the living room window and on the chain link fence and Mom would be putting up her plastic nativity set in the front yard. We would have a tree and Dad would put the lights on and the rest of the family would hang the ornaments and the tinsel – Oh Yes, tinsel and lots of it. Tree always seemed so huge to me as a little girl and I loved watching as the number of packages under the tree seemed to multiply daily!
Although I have very fond memories of Christmas, it was not until I was 18 years old that I understood the true reason for Christ’s birth thousands of years ago.
Jesus Christ came as a gift from God to everyone ever to live on this earth. Jesus came as a baby in a manger. He grew up and lived a sinless life, and died on the cross of Calvary to pay for the sins of the world. Jesus’ death was one of the most physically excruciation, gruesome, and humiliating deaths. He suffered not only physically but He took on Himself the sins of the world! Why would the God of the universe do that? Because He loved us, and knew that was the only way to for us to be saved.
Now when I put up my Christmas tree, the first ornament I hang on my tree is a metal nail to remind me of the greatest gift I will ever receive – the gift of eternal life.
Romans 5:8 But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.
2 Corinthians 5:21 For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.
John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
I hope you will take a few minutes from your busy Christmas and thank God for the greatest gift we will ever receive – SALVATION!
The Story of the Christmas Nail
Every year on our Christmas tree, we hang a nail for all to see. A reminder of the nails of the manger where the Christ Child lay, and of those piercing His body as life drained away. A reminder of love in the green of the tree, the greatest gift that was given to you and me. Hanging brightly from its little red cord, the story of Jesus, our Savior, our Lord.
Hope you have a Merry Christmas!
Through life we walk a path that can lead us in many different directions.
When we are young those paths are often directed by our parents, school teachers and other people that cross our path.
As we grow older our paths become our own, sometimes smooth easy going other times we struggle and suffer heart aches.
I have experienced many things and encountered a variety of people along my path. There were times when I overcame obstacles and times when I stumbled. Through it all the Lord used key moments to draw me closer to Him. I hope some of my experiences will help you along your life path.