risingwiththeson

Alone With God

But even before I was born, God chose me and called me by his marvelous grace. Then it pleased him to reveal his Son to me so that I would proclaim the Good News about Jesus to the Gentiles. When this happened, I did not rush out to consult with any human being. Nor didContinueContinue reading “Alone With God”

Living a Life Worthy of Our Calling

Therefore I, a prisoner for serving the Lord, beg you to lead a life worthy of your calling, for you have been called by God. (Ephesians 4:1 NLT) This is one of those passages in Scripture that penetrates to the very core of my being. It strikes a chord when I’m not walking in aContinueContinue reading “Living a Life Worthy of Our Calling”

A Time for Everything

There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens…He has made everything beautiful in its time. (Ecclesiastes 3:1, 11 NIV) Many people aren’t happy with how their lives are going because they aren’t in tune with God’s timing. They often try to run ahead of His schedule. I loveContinueContinue reading “A Time for Everything”

Laugh Along with Him

The One enthroned in heaven laughs; the Lord scoffs at them. (Psalm 2:4 NIV) The more we get to know God, the more we will begin to understand His ways and assume His character. When the devil comes along and attempts to threaten our wellbeing and peace, we can do what God does and “laugh,”ContinueContinue reading “Laugh Along with Him”

Baby Boomers

By now you should have been teachers, but once again you need to be taught the simplest things about what God has said. You need milk instead of solid food. People who live on milk are like babies who don’t really know what is right. (Hebrews 5:12-13 CEV) The church is still experiencing what IContinueContinue reading “Baby Boomers”

Let’s Grow Up!

We must try to become mature and start thinking about more than just the basic things we were taught about Christ. We shouldn’t need to keep talking about why we ought to turn from deeds that bring death and why we ought to have faith in God…Let’s grow up, if God is willing. (Hebrews 6:1,ContinueContinue reading “Let’s Grow Up!”

Delight in Your Weakness

Each time he said, “My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.” So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me. (2 Corinthians 12:9 NLT) Over the course of my teaching career, I’ve had to be evaluated a couple ofContinueContinue reading “Delight in Your Weakness”

We’re His Masterpiece

Thank you for making me so wonderfully complex! Your workmanship is marvelous–how well I know it. (Psalm 139:14 NLT) Today I can say this verse with confidence, but for years, the Enemy used to make me believe otherwise. Like many people, I wasn’t happy with my body image. I paid more attention to what peopleContinueContinue reading “We’re His Masterpiece”

Is It Worth It?

What will you gain, if you own the whole world but destroy yourself? What would you give to get back your soul? (Matthew 16:26 CEV) What if you could achieve or acquire all the things in this life, except a relationship with God? Is it worth it? Jesus asked and continues to ask His hearersContinueContinue reading “Is It Worth It?”

It’s Just a Dress

“Vanity of vanities,” says the Preacher. “Vanity of vanities! All [that is done without God’s guidance] is vanity [futile, meaningless—a wisp of smoke, a vapor that vanishes, merely chasing the wind].” (Ecclesiastes 1:2 AMP) I heard a story about a customer who had gone to a store to pick up a dress. Apparently, something didn’tContinueContinue reading “It’s Just a Dress”