When the Weeds in Your Life Keep Growing
May 14, 2012
Most of us hate weeds. They take over our yards and our gardens and make life generally miserable. But what about the weeds in our lives? Can they serve a greater purpose?
Don’t touch those weeds! Here’s a story I wrote several years ago that illustrates what I’m talking about: Read more
Bible Promise for Today: Direction for Tomorrow
May 1, 2012
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“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not unto your own understanding; in all your ways, acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.” (Proverbs 3:5-6, NKJV)
What’s Next?
What’s next? Are you facing decisions about tomorrow? What job to pursue? Whether to keep working in retirement? Who to marry? Which school to attend? What book to write? How to go on when you’ve lost someone close? Which house to buy? Whether to rent? How to raise your children? Where to serve God best? Whether to have surgery? What church to attend? How to make the most difference with your life?
Every day we face decisions. And depending on the seasons of our lives, some are fairly big ones. Where can you find wisdom and direction for tomorrow for all those big and little choices we must make? Read more
Bible Promise for Today: Growing Stronger
April 23, 2012
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“But the godly will flourish like palm trees and grow strong like the cedars of Lebanon. for they are transplanted into the LORD’s own house. They flourish in the courts of our God. Even in old age they will still produce fruit; they will remain vital and green. They will declare, ‘The LORD is just! He is my rock! There is nothing but goodness in him!’ (Psalm 92:12-15, NLT)
Is Your Goal to Stay Beautiful?
Today people spend ridiculous amounts of money trying to keep themselves young and beautiful. “Old” is not a goal, but a curse for many. Some worry about wrinkled skin or double chins. Others fear being placed on the “shelf,” replaced by younger candidates. But the fact is, we will all be there someday. We will all grow “old.”
The late Dick Clark testified that he learned to think younger by being around young people. And there may be some truth to that. But he still grew old, just like the young stars he helped to promote. Read more
Thank God? Why Should We?
April 9, 2012
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“Thank God!” someone yells. Another asks, “Why should we?”
It’s the season for devastating storms. Fourteen tornadoes swirled through my part of the world last week. Weathermen reported a twister on the ground a few miles from town, headed in a direct path for our neighborhood. My husband and I prayed and took cover in the bathtub for several minutes, protected by sofa cushions. Read more
Is Jesus Real?
April 2, 2012
photo courtesy of Billy Alexander www.sxc.hu
Some of us may feel like Thomas, who questioned the Lord after His resurrection appearance. At times, we too, need to know that Jesus is truly real. Circumstances leave us discouraged, and we soon forget God’s work in our lives. Read more
Why Is God Silent?
March 19, 2012
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You’ve called. You’ve prayed. You’ve asked. You’ve waited. But heaven gives no answer. Why is God silent?
Forget the formulas. God deals with each person uniquely, and we can’t always answer the why’s to our own satisfaction. Here are some reasons you won’t find why God is silent. Read more
8 Ways God Speaks to Us Today – Part 2
March 12, 2012
Does God still speak to us today? If so, when, how? Today is Part 2 of last week’s blog: 8 Ways God Speaks to Us Today. We covered four of those ways last week. I hope they were helpful to you. Here’s the last four ways: Read more
8 Ways God Speaks to Us Today – Part 1
March 5, 2012
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He conversed with Adam in the first garden. He told Noah to build an ark. He spoke to Moses in a burning bush. He promised Abraham a son. Paul heard His voice on the way to Damascus. But does God still speak to us today? If so, how? When? Where?
Often when people ask this question, they are talking about an audible voice. And God can do that. He can do anything He wants. He’s God. Why then, can’t I hear God speak to me audibly, someone might ask?
I can’t answer questions that the Bible does not make clear. And the way God works is one of those questions. I do think “hearing God speak” may mean different things to different people. To some, it may suggest, “I need answers for my life, or this particular crisis.” Another may say, “I’ve asked God for _________, but He never answers me.
God treats each of us as unique children. None of us are cookie-cutter Christians. Because of that, God doesn’t “speak” the same way to all of us. However, here are eight ways God often uses to communicate with us. Read more
25 Christmas Prayers – Day 15
December 15, 2011
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Day 15 – Jehovah-Jireh, The Lord Will Provide
Lord, how foolishly we worry about what we’ll eat, or what we’ll wear. At times we allow the future to loom as a threat and not a joy. Read more
25 Christmas Prayers – Day 13
December 13, 2011
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El-Shaddai, The All-Sufficient One – Day 13
Lord, everything our hearts will ever need, we can find in You. You are El-Shaddai, a God who dreams impossible dreams–and accomplishes them through Your believing children. Read more
Rebecca Barlow Jordan is a best-selling inspirational author and speaker, mom, wife, grandmom, and passionate follower of Jesus who loves to encourage others, heart to heart.Rebecca’s Newsletter
