Smell the Roses of God's Creation

Smell the Roses of God's Creation

In this fast paced world we live in its easy for us to miss how God speaks to us through His creation. We seldom take the time to stop and "smell the roses."

We spent about 4 hours there just taking in the sun, swimming; we even did some snorkeling. As I walked along the beach I could hardly believe how beautiful the water was. It's so blue and so clean. As I was trying to memorize the scenery the Holy Spirit brought a scripture to my mind. It's I Corinthians 2:9, "Eye has not seen and ear has not heard . . . all that God has prepared for those who love Him." 

New Years Resolutions

New Years Resolutions

Entering the New Year, resolutions are often made; most are broken within a few weeks. But Jesus is our example.  He made a lifetime resolution by the age of twelve:

"I must be about my Father's work."  He finished his work, saying in prayer to his Father: "I have given to them the words which You have given me; and they received them." Jesus added (John 17), "Sanctify them through Your truth, Your word is truth."

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Associations

Associations

I came across this verse while thinking about some of my old friends that I will be playing softball with this summer, friends that knew me before I accepted Christ. I had also had a conversation with my Dad about whether or not you should associate with those who may not do things that you agree with. I think about Jesus first of all and how he was known for associating with sinners, tax collectors, the diseased, drunkards, and the sexually immoral to name just a few.

Answer to Prayer

Answer to Prayer

Something happened to me a couple weeks ago that I thought was neat so I thought I'd share it! 

The last couple semesters I've been short on money simply because I'm back in college, working when I can, and I pretty much just get by like a typical college student!! Ha! I got my credit card bill in the mail for the month and it was a pretty large amount from buying books for spring semester, getting groceries and gas, etc. I didn't have enough to pay it all at once,