What Wisdom Looks Like
Who is wise and understanding among you? –James 3:13a Wisdom. Let me tell you, I need some wisdom! I am often reminded of this as I falteringly navigate the years-long task of bringing up my three young children. If it is not children that need love and care in your life, it is assuredly something […]
Words Matter
“Words are powerful; take them seriously. For by your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned.” ~Matthew 12:37 As I began to prepare for this week’s lesson, Taming the Tongue, I asked the Lord to tune my ears to the right channel, to His channel. I asked Him to highlight […]
Is Faith a Crutch?
Over the years, I have been told by unbelievers that faith is a crutch; something people need to get through a crisis. My answer has always been, “It depends on how you define faith.” Scripture defines faith as follows in Hebrews 11:1: Faith is the assurance of things hoped for and evidence/conviction of things unseen. Faith […]
The Law of God’s Kingdom is Love
My brothers and sisters, believers in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ must not show favoritism. James 2:1 This is where we left off before Thanksgiving. We’re all in need before God. We’re all sinners, in need of grace. This life is a vapor for all of us, no matter how glorious, or painful it seems […]
Joy is Possible
As we approach the New Year, I have been thinking about one of my favorite scriptures: For the joy of the Lord is your strength. (Nehemiah 8:10) The people of Judah had just finished rebuilding the wall around Jerusalem. It had been destroyed when God’s people, Israel, were taken into captivity by the Babylonians. The wall […]
Our True Love Gave to Us…
HOLIDAY REPOST – MERRY CHRISTMAS “On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me…” You remember the song, don’t you? The one about the presents that were given by someone’s “true love?” As we prepare for Christmas, I want to encourage you all to make space for our true love, Jesus Christ. […]
The Presence of Jesus is With Us Always
HOLIDAY REPOST Christmas, the celebration of the birth of Jesus, is fast approaching. After all the celebrations have died down let us remember that the Presence of Jesus is with us always. I know this devotional would have just gone out but it bears repeating. Sometimes after Christmas can be a downer for some, and […]
For Unto Us a Child is Born
HOLIDAY REPOST For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. (Isaiah 9:6) What a glorious time of year this is… Advent. The definition of advent is the arrival of […]
Step out in faith
Dear friends of Drawing Near Ministry, Are you aware that behind the scenes of this ministry is a team of Intercessors praying for each of you, for our community of women, and for the spread of the Gospel nationally, resourcing and equipping women? And it’s happening! This week in our prayer time, I had a […]
Giving Thanks through Worship and Praise
HOLIDAY REPOST Happy Thanksgiving! Today is a beautiful day that has been designated for giving thanks. It is also important to remember, though, that we do not need to wait until a Thursday in late November to give thanks to God! Let’s look at the account of Paul and Silas and how their praise and […]