If I Knew Then What I Know Now 13
Yesterday I encountered a gentleman wearing a “Jesus is King” T-shirt at Publix grocery store. I told him that Jesus is my King. He proceeded to say that Jesus is coming back to make war this time, not peace. I have been pondering what he said. Sadly, I believe that many think that Jesus is […]
If I Knew Then What I Know Now – Part 13
This morning I read a little pamphlet about our Shepherd’s heart. It spoke of battle buddies. My first thought was Jesus, Who died battling for our souls. My second thought was my husband, my best friend, the one I love sharing life with. My third thought was my children and my grandchildren. I pondered what […]
If I Knew Then What I Know Now – Part 12
The word potsherd caught my attention this morning as I studied the Word. It means a broken piece of pottery, symbolic of the state of all mankind. We are all broken from The Fall, in need of The Potter’s restoration. I pondered Jesus’ words in Matthew 5:13 (NIV): “You are the salt of the earth. But […]
If I Knew Then What I Know Now – Part 11
This morning as I explored God’s Word, I was intrigued by the many references to relationships of three. I started thinking about Ecclesiastes 4:11-12, “Again, if two lie together, then they have heat; but how can one keep warm alone? And if one prevails against him; two shall withstand him, and a threefold cord is […]
If I Knew Then What I Know Now – Part 9
This morning as I delved into God’s Word seeking to know Jesus in a new way, the word “vine” kept resonating in my heart. I realized a vine grows around an object and gives it strength and protection. I always envisioned Jesus as a tree and me as a branch. The thought of being a […]
If I Knew Then What I Know Now – Part 8
This morning I realized the depths of two becoming one, and I don’t mean at the altar. I discovered one thing that Jesus walking on the earth as a man never experienced. A teaching to a group of men regarding the depths of intimacy between a man and a woman was shared with me. These […]
If I Knew Then What I Know Now – Part 7
Yesterday I wasn’t feeling particularly WWJD. One of my many tasks for the day was to mail packages at the post office. I stopped to check my post office box, then proceeded to the post office lobby. I spotted a man approaching the post office doors from the outside. I thought to myself, “He is […]
If I Knew Then What I Know Now – Part 6
Yesterday my husband shared with me that he resolved not to do something that he thought bothered me, then walked into the room where I was and did it. I just laughed when he told me, I could totally relate. I hear the verse, “The effectual fervent prayer of the righteous avails much,” quoted often. […]
If I Knew Then What I Know Now – Part 5
My husband and I celebrated Valentine’s Day on Wednesday instead of Friday. We met a group for dinner in Orlando. During the drive over, we were disconnected from one another, distracted by other things. We were not intentional about making connection. Although the dinner was enjoyable, the company was great, the evening was not conducive […]
If I Knew Then What I Know Now – Part 4
This past weekend my husband and I went on a boating adventure together. He drove the boat while I rested in the bow. I love cruising through the channel at wake speed; it’s so peaceful and relaxing. The trees and water were filled with wildlife. At the start of our boating adventure, we spotted a […]