“But God demonstrates His own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Since we have now been justified by His blood, how much more shall we be saved from God’s wrath through Him!” Romans 5:8, 9 (NIV) Dear verse 9, where oh where have you been all of…
Author: Dara
The Bare Word
John 4:46 tells of a man whose son was dying. When the man heard Jesus was nearby, he went straight to see Him. The man begged Jesus to come home with him and heal his son. Jesus didn’t mince words. He said, “…Unless you people are dazzled by a miracle, you refuse to believe.” (John…
The Leading Cause of Health and Healing
I have heard that stress is the leading cause of sickness and disease. If this is true, could peace be the leading cause of health and healing? God did not create our bodies to be consumed with stress, worry and fear. He designed us for love, joy, and peace. Let ‘s get it straight from…
Nothing Is Ever Truly New
When we experience difficulty, it can seem as if we are the only ones who have ever gone through such a tough time. No matter how alone we may feel, the Bible tells a different story. “History merely repeats itself. It has all been done before. Nothing under the sun is truly new. Sometimes people…
As Much As He Loves Jesus
“God loves you as much as He loves Jesus,” I heard the preacher say. I couldn’t believe my ears. Blasphemy! I thought. Then he read a Bible verse. Surely this verse was not in my bible or I would know about it. I have been reading the Bible most of my life and I couldn’t…
Not A Spectator Sport
When I was young, I spent a lot of time with my grandparents. Watching the news with them was not dull. When the news anchor said something my grandparents didn’t like, they talked to them. Argued with them. Yelled at them. My Granny would point her figure at the television and give them a good…
Rejoice Always
“Rejoice always.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16 (NKJV) If you are considering Bible memorization, this is a good verse with which to begin. Short and sweet. Simple to memorize, but not quite as simple to do. “Rejoice” isn’t a word we typically use, but it means “to feel or show joy”. How do we feel joy if…
Divine Interruption
I was reading my Bible and I sensed the Lord wanting me to linger on a scripture. Just a minute, Lord, I want to read a few more chapters. Then I will listen. I was praying and the Lord prompted me to pray about something that wasn’t on my prayer list. Okay, Lord, let me finish my list and…
God’s Journal
“Then those who feared the Lord talked with each other, and the Lord listened and heard. A scroll of remembrance was written in his presence concerning those who feared the Lord and honored his name. ‘They will be mine,’ says the Lord Almighty, ‘in the day when I make up my treasured possession. I will…
My Story
My grandmother took me to a funeral when I was very young. This was my first introduction to death, and I could not get away from the haunting question in my mind, “Why do we live, only to die?” A depression settled over me that I couldn’t shake. When I was approximately six years old…