Tag: providence

Recap & Review: The Power of Prayer

“The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.” James 5:16 NIV During the months of May through August, we are taking a break from the Awakening story to review some old posts that are related to the doctrines and topics we have been discussing. (This would also...

Recap & Review: God’s Greatness

“I know that you can do all things; no purpose of yours can be thwarted.” Job 42:2 NIV During the months of May through August, we are taking a break from the Awakening story to review some old posts that are related to the doctrines and topics we have...

A Love Story

“Where you go I will go, and where you stay I will stay.Your people will be my people and your God my God.” Ruth 1:16 NIV “Within Ruth’s story we catch a glimpse of an amazing story yet to come….” The Story Last week we looked at the book of Judges...

God Works All Things for Good

“One night Joseph had a dream….” Genesis 37:5 NLT Have you ever felt a true calling from God? Have you ever received a message that you just knew was from Him, a message about His plan for your life, a message you couldn’t wait to share? If so, was...

The Power to Change the World

“The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.” James 5:16 NIV “Pray without ceasing.” 1 Thessalonians 5:17 KJV As Christians, we know we are supposed to pray. We pray in church on Sunday, we give thanks for our meals, we offer prayers for friends and family, and...

Chaos Theory

” . . . the currents of chaos overwhelmed me. . . .” Psalm 18:4 NET I am writing this week’s post amid the chaos that comes from moving into a new house. My husband and I decided to downsize from a four-bedroom house to a three-bedroom cottage by the lake. Sounds idyllic, and it...

Math, the Universe, and God’s Providence

“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” Romans 8:28 NIV This week I’ve chosen some really big topics, but don’t worry! I don’t plan to get too technical. I just want...