Deeper
You are afraid to go to the deep end . . . I get it.
I was the girl who would stand at the edge of the ocean instead of stepping in when the rest of my family did. The irony is that many years later God led me to start a ministry called, “Seeing Deep”. As I began to blog in 2014, I realized that all of my writings were about going deeper in faith and trusting God in all of life’s painful moments. As much as I believed God, I also doubted whether He knew how much I could handle. It’s easy to say we want to go deeper, but when life hurts, will we still hope in Christ? That’s what this spot on the web is for . . . seeing the deeper purposes of God in our lives and a catalyst to inspire hope in God’s goodness. I love to explore the deeper meaning of topics like hope, shame, joy and relevant topics in our world through God’s word. We all encounter problems in this world but those problems are an opportunity to trust God in the deep places. Will you go to the deep end with me?
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Putting Out Fires
That ominous figure in the picture above? It’s your girlfriend here putting out fires in my backyard. Near miss. Grateful.
The Lie of Tolerance—Nov 16 Bible Reading Plan
Acceptance is a beautiful thing—but what about tolerance? How do we handle unbiblical standards in the church today? The word tolerance is used a lot today, but what are we tolerating? And what are we not tolerating? The lie of tolerance is revealed in its fruit.
Paul reveals the need to address issues in the church. He did not back down from issues due to political correctness. If we do not uphold a biblical standard, we do not have one. In the end, friends, tolerate differences, but not sin. Accept people as Christ accepted us, but don’t accept what God’s word does not condone.
Guard the influences in your life. Live what you defend. Stumbling blocks have to be addressed or we will trip over them ourselves. And our tolerance of sin does not equate to God’s acceptance.
Where is Your Hope Placed?—Nov 14-15 Bible Reading Plan
Where is your hope placed? Or better yet—Who? Misplaced hope can lead to devastating lives. But when hope is in the right place, we are never disappointed and can have peace, joy, and hope in all circumstances.
God Remembers—Nov 13 Bible Reading Plan
God remembers. He never forgets, yet He was willing to cover our sins. Sometimes when it seems like the world is going crazy, God remembers. God sees us. God still has a plan. There is coming a time when God is coming to judge the Shepherds and His people, but then is judgement leads us to is redemption. What a good God!
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30 Days of Cultivating Thankfulness: Day 21 – The Patience of God
Inspirational Thought of the Day: Some consider it cruel that God would permit consequences when we sin, but this, too, is a demonstration of His patience. Scriptures of the Day: 2 Peter 3:9 "The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise as some count slowness, but is...
30 Days of Cultivating Thankfulness Day 20 – Unconditional love
Inspirational Thought of the Day: As we are rooted and established in God's love, we cannot help but offer the same gracious love that we have been given. Scriptures of the Day: Deuteronomy 7:7 "The LORD did not set his affection on you and choose you because you were...
30 Days of Cultivating Thankfulness Day 19 – Our God of Compassion
Inspirational Thought of the Day: His compassion reaches across our imperfection and places His own righteousness upon us. Scripture of the Day: Psalm 145:8 "The LORD is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and rich in love." Lamentations 3:22 "Because of the...
30 Days of Cultivating Thankfulness Day 18 –Character of God – He is Good!
Inspirational Thought of the Day: To think that a Holy God would be ready to forgive the unholy is truly beyond words. Scriptures of the Day: Psalm 86:5 "For You, Lord, are good, and ready to forgive, And abundant in lovingkindness to all who call upon You." Psalm...
30 Days of Cultivating Thankfulness Day 17 – Relationship
Inspirational Thought of the Day: We were made to relate to God and to one another in a redemptive way in this mystery called life. Scripture of the Day: John 15:5 "I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit,...
30 Days of Cultivating Thankfulness Day 16 – Protection
Inspirational Thought of the Day: Threats loom around every corner, but so does the grace and protection of our living God. Scriptures of the Day: 2 Thessalonians 3:2-3 "And pray that we may be delivered from wicked and evil people, for not everyone has faith. 3 But...
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