Breaking Open the Flask

I grew up in a Christian home going to church every time the doors were open. I grew to love the people who loved me! My magical childhood belief was marry well, be obedient to God, faithful to your spouse, raise your kids in church and you will surely stave off difficulties and enjoy success. Sounds fairytale-like doesn't it? Funny thing is, I truly believed it. It's okay, you can laugh with me! The problem came when circumstances beyond my control produced profound grief of all kinds. I had to accept the fact that life is hard and there's more to it than this present passing thing. In Matthew 4, we find Jesus passing from Baptism into the Wilderness. He was being led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be temped by the devil. That caught my attention today y'all! Jesus came to this earth fully man led BY the Spirit who took Him INTO the wilderness! Sometimes, its the simplest of words in a single sentence that open up a wealth of truth for us, you know? Take ...

As I’m preparing to lead our study, When God Doesn’t Fix It, I'm   in Matthew 3:7-12 this morning. Totally appropriate for this week before Easter; check it out! Read the passage so you can discover the story as it unfolds. In the KJV, verse 8, "Bring forth therefore fruits meet for repentance." Let's take a look at the words closer:  Bring #4160 poieo (pya-eh'-o) literally means to construct, make ready, shoot forth and so at the same time to institute Fruits #2590 karpos (kar-pos') translates to praises presented as a thank offering Meet  #514 axios (ax'-ee-os) weighing, befitting Repentance  #3341 metanoia (met-an'-oy-ah) a change of mind of a purpose he has formed or of something he has done; reversal of decision In verse 10, "And now also the axe is laid unto the root of the trees therefore every tree which bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down and cast into the fire."  Hewn  #1581 ekkopto (ek-kop'-to) cut d...

Hello Friends, Excited to share a study by Laura Story called When God Doesn't Fix It ! Check out the trailer: https://vimeo.com/166566687 If you'd like to do they study, follow the timeline here on my blog! Purchase your copy of the book and the study guide: https://www.amazon.com/When-God-Doesnt-Fix-Lessons/dp/0718036972 Additional material: Bible, personal journal or spiral and pen. Follow the Session Guideline below and come to the blog to post your questions and/or discussion each week. I can't wait to see what God has revealed to you. Meanwhile I will be here praying for God to move in your heart in a powerful way! Session 1: Don’t Be Surprised by Trouble                  Between Sessions: Read Book, Chapters 1-4, pages 1-49                  Study Guide, Personal Study pages 21-30 Se...