“But made his own people to go forth like sheep, and guided them in the wilderness like a flock.” ~ Psalms 79:52, KJV

My family is moving. Where to? We don’t know. My father got a job transfer this past week and we’ll be moving away from our home state to another state. We just don’t know which one yet.

As I read my Bible recently I came across the above verse. And I remembered the Israelites and their constant complaining. I don’t want to be like that–complaining constantly on the journey.

I want to honor Jesus on this journey. I want my attitude to be one that would please and glorify my God.

This move is my wilderness, but God is leading me and my family just like He did the Israelites.

“And the Lord went before them by day in a pillar of a cloud, to lead them the way; and by night in a pillar of fire, to gvie them light; to go by day and night: “He took not away the pillar of the cloud by day, nor the pillar of fire by night, from before the people.” ~ Exodus 13: 21-22, KJV

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by: Jade W.

“Now it came to pass, as they went, that he entered into a certain village: and a certain woman named Martha received him into her house. “And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus feet, and heard his word. “But Martha was cumbered about much serving, and came to him, and said, ‘Lord, dost thou not care that my sister hath left me to serve alone? Bid her therefore that she help me.’ “And Jesus answered and said unto her, ‘Martha, Martha, thou art careful and troubled about many things: “But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her.” ~ Luke 10: 38-42, KJV

I can almost picture Martha, bustling about the kitchen and fuming the entire time! Her thoughts I’m sure go something like this: Can Jesus not see how hard I’m working while my sister just sits idly? Of all the times, to leave the cooking and cleaning to me, she has to pick now! (more…)

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The Fine Print
by: Jade West

“For I am persuaded that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” ~ Romans 8:38-39, KJV

Most Christians live their entire lives waiting for “the fine print”. There’s got to be a line somewhere in the Bible that says: If you fail to tithe or attend church faithfully, then Jesus’ love for you is considered null and void. Or if you make a “big” mistake or commit one sin too many times. (more…)

By: Jade West

“Teach me to do thy will; for thou art my God:” ~Psalms 143:10a

I’ve sang the song countless times. I’ve said the words: Have thine own way, during prayer. But my heart never REALLY meant them.

What I mean when I say those words is, Have thine own way, Lord, just don’t let your will make me uncomfortable or inconvenience me.

Or even worse: Have thine own way, Lord, just let your will be my will.

But our wills are seldom aligned.

His will is holy and just.

Mine is…selfish. Really selfish. (more…)