Heather Lawson
on January 15 2024 at 04:17 PM public
We all want to live without fear; our heroes are fearless people who take on all dangers and overcome them. The psalm writer teaches us that fear of God can lead to a fearless life. To fear God means to respect and revere him as the almighty Lord. When we trust God completely to take care of us, we will find that our other fears—even of death itself—will subside.
Heather Lawson
on January 13 2024 at 06:18 PM public
I'm not sure what we fear about repentance (turning our hearts and lives to God)? God will not only receive us; he will also redeem us and remake us. But that repentance is often so hard for us to do. We get stuck in old patterns of destructive and addictive behavior. We believe Satan's deceptive lies. We use self-deprecating thoughts to defeat the Spirit's work in ourselves. So why not come clean and confess our sins and truly turn our lives over to God? If we will, we will find something truly...  more
Heather Lawson
on January 01 2024 at 06:57 PM public
One theme in the poetic literature of the Bible is that God is incomprehensible. We can have some knowledge about him, for the Bible contains many details about who God is, how we can know him, and how we can have an eternal relationship with him. But because of our finite nature, we cannot know him completely. We can never know enough to answer all of life’s questions (Ecclesiastes 3:11), to predict our own futures, or to see how all his purposes fit together. Life always creates more questions...  more
Heather Lawson
on December 29 2023 at 10:52 PM public
“From the dust of the ground” implies that there is nothing fancy about the chemical elements making up our bodies. The body is a lifeless shell until God brings it alive with his “breath of life.” When God removes his life-giving breath, our bodies once again return to dust. Our life and worth, therefore, come from God’s Spirit. Many boast of their achievements and abilities as though they were the originators of their own strengths. Others feel worthless because their abilities do not stand ou...  more
Heather Lawson
on December 28 2023 at 11:33 PM public
Is failing to pray for others a sin? Samuel’s words seem to indicate that it is. His actions illustrate two responsibilities of God’s people in this area: (1) We should pray consistently for others (Ephesians 6:18), and (2) we should teach others the right way to God (2 Timothy 2:2). Samuel disagreed with the Israelites’ demand for a king, but he assured them that he would continue to pray for them and teach them. We may disagree with others, but we shouldn’t stop praying for them.
Heather Lawson
on December 27 2023 at 06:36 PM public
Isn't it refreshing to know that we can always count on God to love us? Even when we are unable to love ourselves, God will. How freeing it is to know that you can be in a relationship with God where nothing you can do, say, or think will ever halt His burning love for you. Rest in God's love.
Heather Lawson
on December 16 2023 at 05:06 PM public
Who are we? Who are we that the God of the universe would be interested in a relationship with us? Yet, this is exactly what today’s passage implies. It is an open invitation to you and I to sit before God and pour out our heart. David wrote in the Psalms, “Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.” David knew how prudent it is to let God search our most inner thoughts, emotions and imag...  more
Heather Lawson
on December 15 2023 at 04:34 PM public
We often wish we could escape troubles—the pain of grief, loss, sorrow, and failure, or even the small daily frustrations that constantly wear us down. God promises to be “close to the brokenhearted,” to be our source of power, courage, and wisdom, helping us through our problems. Sometimes he chooses to deliver us from those problems. When trouble strikes, don’t get frustrated with God. Instead, admit that you need his help and thank him for being by your side.
Heather Lawson
on December 12 2023 at 07:12 PM public
This concise statement give us three basic principles for making sound decisions: (1) Get the facts before making any decision; (2) be open to new ideas; and (3) make sure you hear both sides of any story before making judgments. All three principles center around seeking additional information. This is difficult work, but it avoids bias and prejudice. Don’t judge before getting the facts.
Diane
Yes 💯gotta check myself 😄 before I wreck myself 🤐
Heather Lawson
on December 13 2023 at 06:24 PM public
Many people spend all their energy seeking pleasure. Jesus said, however, that worldliness—which is centered on possessions, position, or power—is ultimately worthless. Whatever you have on earth is only temporary; it cannot be exchanged for your soul. If you work hard at getting what you want, it might seem like you have a satisfying life, but eventually you will find that it is hollow and empty. Are you willing to make the pursuit of God more important than the pursuit of pleasure for pleasure...  more
Heather Lawson
on December 11 2023 at 08:23 PM public
It used to be difficult for me to understand why Jesus would go off alone into the wilderness to pray. Why didn’t He go to a nice seashore? Or under a calming waterfall? Or why didn’t He just pray in a comfortable guest room at a friend’s house? When I looked back at some of my wilderness moments—those dry places when I questioned whether God was even with me—it was in such times that I learned that it doesn’t matter where I go to pray or live. Wherever I go, or whatever difficult situation I’m ...  more
Heather Lawson
on December 09 2023 at 06:50 PM public
God knows how weak and shaky we feel some days. He understands our feelings. After all, He made us, so He understands how prone humans are to discouragement. He doesn't blame us for being human, but He never leaves us helpless, either. His grace is always there, like a hand held out to us, simply waiting for us to reach out and grasp it.
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