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Saying "Yes" to the World's "No"
I recently purchased a graphic Christian t-shirt with the words, “Say Yes to the World’s No” printed on the front. While I know the “gist” of what that statement entails, (such as being fully committed to Jesus, being obedient to His Word and serving Him with gladness), I believe we can delve so much deeper into the topic. The story of Lot’s wife has been on my mind so much recently. I have spent many countless hours “looking back” at a history I can not change. I believe th
Living Authentic - Refuge Connect Recap
Two weeks ago Mid-Way had its annual Refuge Connect Weekend for the students in our youth ministry. This weekend is all about getting students away from distractions and into God’s Word while being surrounded by a church family that loves them. This year the theme was "Authentic". Throughout the weekend students were invited to dive into topics under the umbrella of authenticity such as private integrity, public pressure to perform, and lifelong consistency. Although I was ho
Walking in Obedience!
What do you do when God asks you to do something that is frightening? What is your reaction when you feel the prompting of the Lord to do something well out of your comfort zone? How do you respond? With hearty obedience or with your eyes closed, just hoping for the best? The Old Testament Book of Joshua has an encouraging word for the person with a calling from the Lord. Pastor Grant has been introducing us to the book of Joshua in recent sermons and will be returning to the
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Forsaking All I Trust Him
What is obedience? What is the first thing we do when we question the meaning of a word? I don’t know about you, but I immediately go to my phone, tap on the Google app, type in “definition of obedience,” and in good ole Google fashion, a suggestion pops up for “definition of obedience in the Bible.” So for the purpose of this devotion, I will give you both definitions. “Obedience”- compliance with an order, request or law or submission to another’s authority. “Definition of
Doing the Right Thing, Even When You Don’t “Feel” Like It
I don’t know about you, but some days my “feelings” are all over the place. Maybe it’s because I’m now in my mid-forties (hello, perimenopause). Maybe it’s because I am in a season of constant changes: my children growing into adulthood then leaving home and getting married, losing both of my parents, plus hormone and health changes. Some days I feel like a strong woman of God. I know my purpose, my worth and my calling. Other days I think, “What in the world am I doing? I ca
When Obedience Means Letting Go
As any good southern girl knows, obedience to authorities is non-negotiable. I was raised to say “yes ma’am” and “yes sir” and to obey without question. Often our view of God is tied to our view of our parents. And although I had a good relationship with my parents, I often viewed God as an old man in heaven who I was instructed to obey blindly, cowering even in His presence. I believed that if I did the “right thing” and said the “right things” that God would be pleased with
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