Jesus has just exposed Judas will betray Him and that Peter would deny Him three times. He's about to be turned over to the authorities to be unjustly judged and crucified. Yet, with this immense spiritual battle facing Him, Jesus declares His victory as it has already occurred. “Now the Son of Man is glorified, and God is glorified in Him. If God is glorified in … [Read more...] about The Victory is in the Struggle
In Defense of the Horn: God’s Symbol of Strength
*Video at the end of post. God’s Symbol of Strength The "horn" is a metaphor of God’s strength in the Bible, especially on Earth. Since we learned about how God inspired the writers of the Bible to use literary devices, we must also look at how Satan can twist these devices for his evil agenda. King Saul was anointed by Samuel with a manmade flask, representing he was … [Read more...] about In Defense of the Horn: God’s Symbol of Strength
Why Jesus on Audible
Why Jesus Jesus Discovered “For we do not have a high priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but One who has been tempted in all things as we are, yet without sin” (Hebrews 4.15 NASB). Jesus truly understands us because He has experienced the sin of the world. He took all of humanity’s sin, illness, pain and weakness, exchanging it for His holiness and … [Read more...] about Why Jesus on Audible
5 Differences Between Writing Fiction and Non-fiction
I have been writing nonfiction and fiction books for twelve years now, and although the external process of sitting alone at the computer for hours and hours is exactly the same, the logistical and emotional expression of each genre is vastly different. Here is a list of five things to consider when writing both nonfiction and fiction. 1. Real vs. Imaginary: … [Read more...] about 5 Differences Between Writing Fiction and Non-fiction
10 Encouraging Bible Verses for Weight Loss
10 Encouraging Bible Verses for Weight Loss There are a lot of encouraging verses that can help us with our weight loss journey. However, I have found that these 10 verses empower us the most by offering motivation that we truly need without guilt or shame. Shame is probably the number one stronghold that prevents people from losing weight, and it does not inspire change. … [Read more...] about 10 Encouraging Bible Verses for Weight Loss
A Mother’s Fight on the Mountain
A Mother’s Fight on the Mountain The Mother stood firmly on the base of the mountain. She anchored herself to her sword, alert to the Enemy’s arrows of condemnation flying all around her. One of the arrows pierced her thigh, but she no longer cried out. Half a dozen arrows had already dug into her flesh, and the stings combined to form a continual ache. She gripped her … [Read more...] about A Mother’s Fight on the Mountain
The Upper and Lower Springs
"She answered, 'Give me a blessing; since you have given me land in the South, give me also springs of water.' So he gave her the upper springs and the lower springs" (Joshua 15:19 NKJV). The Daughter fell to her knees after both of her feet landed in her Promised Land. She wiped the sweat from her brow, unknowingly smudging her forehead with the dirt gathered on her … [Read more...] about The Upper and Lower Springs
A Prisoner of Hope: How to Encourage Yourself in the Lord
I had a dream that I washed up on a shore of a dirty creek bed. I was naked, cold and alone, and all I could do was curl up and lie there. I had no more energy. No more strength. And no more warmth. I was exposed, tired and defeated. Suddenly, I felt arms stretch out from behind me and wrap me up into an embrace. The embrace was warm and protective, and it gave me a sense of … [Read more...] about A Prisoner of Hope: How to Encourage Yourself in the Lord
