Why Did God Establish the Law? Our history includes four ages: the Age of Noah, the Age of Abraham, the Age of Moses and the Age of Paul. We now live in the Age of Paul, which began after the Finished Work of Jesus Christ, the Messiah, on the Cross as prophesied by Malachi in the last book of the Old Testament. This New Testament age is a time that the prophets of old … [Read more...] about Why Was the Law Given: Faith Soaking Season 4 Episode 1
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The Protection of the Gospel Shoes of Peace: Faith Soaking Season 3 Episode 6
Paul discusses putting on the full Armor of God in Ephesians 6:10-17. These verses are so important because they hold God’s promises for our protection and victory. We have the Shield of Faith which is our first line of defense. We have the Belt of Truth which allows us to walk in our true identity in Christ. We have the Breastplate of Righteousness which protects our hearts. … [Read more...] about The Protection of the Gospel Shoes of Peace: Faith Soaking Season 3 Episode 6
Dead Last Race: Part 1
“Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us” (Hebrews 21.1 NIV). My town of Corpus Christi held their 46th Annual Beach to Bay Relay Marathon. There were over 8,000 runners who participated … [Read more...] about Dead Last Race: Part 1
Police Pullover
“And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose” (Romans 8.28 KJV). I was driving in a small coastal city about 45 minutes from my house. I had to pick up my husband who dropped off our boat for maintenance. While driving, I stopped at a convenience store to get a drink and … [Read more...] about Police Pullover
Throwing Away Journals
“This means that anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun!” (2 Corinthians 5.17 NLT). I’m very nostalgic. I still have every letter that my husband (then boyfriend) wrote me over thirty years ago. I also started journaling off and on again when I was fourteen. I kept every journal until around five … [Read more...] about Throwing Away Journals
Through Noise and Quiet
“Now all the people witnessed the thunderings, the lightning flashes, the sound of the trumpet, and the mountain smoking; and when the people saw it, they trembled and stood afar off. Then they said to Moses, ‘You speak with us, and we will hear; but let not God speak with us, lest we die’” (Exodus 20.18-21 NKJV). I have two pets—a ten-year-old brown dachshund, … [Read more...] about Through Noise and Quiet
Creative Full Circle
“Nevertheless, each person should live as a believer in whatever situation the Lord has assigned to them, just as God has called them…” (1 Corinthians 7.17 NIV). I did a literary public reading with several writers from my city at our local library. We didn’t have a large crowd, but sitting in a chair on the first row in front of the podium was my high … [Read more...] about Creative Full Circle
Scammer Calls
“For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind” (2 Timothy 1.7 NKJV). We were driving home from a trip, and my phone started sending me alerts with Google verification codes. Then I get a phone call from my bank. The woman explained that someone from Florida was trying to hack into my bank account. I had just made … [Read more...] about Scammer Calls
