Posts about Bible Study (2)

What is one thing, situation, or person for which you are struggling to be grateful?

I love those times I open my Bible and everything I read seems so clear and breathes life into my day. It is a satisfyingly peaceful feeling, kind of like being with an old friend who, despite having known you on your worst of days, finds no uncomfortable barrier but only pleasure in your friendship.

In all transparency, I really struggle this time of year. I want to make my kids Christmas special; I want to stay on budget, I want to get the best deals, and I want to focus on creating memories over giving physical gifts. Yet, at the end of the day, I am often left feeling exhausted and unfulfilled. And then there’s the anticipation, maybe even worry, about receiving gifts.

I was having bad dreams...

There are few things in life that I wish for more than a bright future for my children. Yes, I want them to be successful in whatever career or ministry God calls them to. Of course, I want them to experience the joy that comes from raising a family of their own. Sure, I would even love to leave them a nice inheritance, have their college aspirations fully funded, and keep them from experiencing many of the learning pains I had as a young adult.

The below article is an excerpt taken from Shaky Ground: What to Do After the Bottom Drops Out ©2022 Morehouse Publishing Incorporated, New York, NY 10016

I believe that each day God is shaping, molding, perfecting all of us in some way and most of the time while He does this, we are completely unaware…

Longsuffering. I always thought that meant a long period of suffering with the focus on the suffering. I am currently in a trial that has lasted so much longer than I could have imagined. In desperation to find a way out, I decided to dive into the Word to learn about longsuffering to determine how to end it!