Author Archives: Barbara

From God comes… From God comes intercession. Intercession can mean to help, to intervene, to request, or to pray for others.   The Holy Spirit intercedes for us during our times of weakness. (Romans 8:26-27) When we don’t know the … Continue reading →

From God comes… From God comes refuge. Refuge means to provide safety and protection from danger and distress. Many scriptures refer to God as a rock, a strong tower, our strength, and our refuge. (Psalm 18:2) God is our refuge. … Continue reading →

From God comes… From God comes truth. What is truth? This question has been explored for centuries. When Jesus was brought before Pilate, He told Pilate that He had come to “bear witness to the truth.” Pilate asked, “What is … Continue reading →

From God comes… From God comes a relationship with the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. From the beginning, God created us to be relational beings. God created man and then made him a companion because it was not good for … Continue reading →

From God comes… From God comes every good and perfect gift. (James 1:17) Is there a difference between a good gift and a perfect gift? I think so. I’ve heard it said that a good gift is temporary, but a … Continue reading →

The Abundant Life: Riches money can’t buy… Those living the abundant life face a New Year with a focus on what is most important.   As one year closes and another begins, an abundant life will reflect on what’s passed … Continue reading →

The Abundant Life: Riches money can’t buy… Those living the abundant life make room for Jesus—especially at this time of year. One of my favorite Christmas cartoons is of two men looking at a humble Mary. She’s pregnant with the … Continue reading →

The Abundant Life: Riches money can’t buy… Those living the abundant life follow the biblical instructions that tell us to always be ready to respectfully give an answer to those who ask for the hope that is within us. (1 … Continue reading →

The Abundant Life: Riches money can’t buy… Today’s world is adept at making us feel insignificant and worthless. Those living the abundant life know it isn’t true. What we do matters! The Bible is full of examples of one person … Continue reading →

The Abundant Life: Riches money can’t buy… Those living the abundant life still have a sense of awe and wonderment. Children have a keen sense of awe and wonderment. A colorful flower, a vibrant sunset, a twinkling firefly, a crescent … Continue reading →