Posts about my personal testimony-how I came back to God after 31 years and found freedom from poor body image and endless dieting.
Who do you trust when faced with fear? The story of the journey of the Israelites to the Promised Land is an excellent example of what not to do when afraid of the unknown. Instead of trusting our own power, focus on God’s promises, provision, and power to face our fears.
The name for God, El Roi, appears one time in the Bible. Know and trust El Roi, the God who sees you. When others overlook us or don’t understand what we are going through, God sees and understands. He cares about the details of our lives. God knows everything about us, but still loves us.
My amazing journey back to God began eighteen years ago with the discovery of small white Bible tossed into the trunk of my car the year before. God pursues us and knocks at the door of our hearts. But it’s up to us to hear His knock and let Him in.
God’s Word and the Holy Spirit guide our conduct, like a jockey guides a horse. Unlike animals, we have reason and free will. So, if we decide to be stubborn, reject God, and go our own way, what is the difference between punishment and discipline from God?
The pompous and arrogant rich get richer while the poor only get poorer. Christian persecution is increasingly more violent over previous years. Criminals get away with horrendous crimes while victims are denied justice. Why do the wicked prosper while good people suffer? Psalm 37 answers this question and instructs us what to do..
