Did you know? If you have accepted Jesus as your Lord and Savior, then you too are adopted? You are an heir of the King of heaven with all the rights and privileges provided by your inheritance! Yes, you are adopted into the family of God because of Jesus. The apostle Paul wrote about this in the book of Galatians. Paul traveled the known gentile Roman world spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ. Often he was met with opposition and …
Lessons from the Life of Joseph: Really, God? Why Me?
Really, God? Why me? What was the purpose of this? Haven’t I been faithful? Haven’t I been trying to follow Your way? Why this? Why now? Help me understand. As Christians our purpose in life is to bring glory and honor to our heavenly Father as we live striving to be more like Jesus Christ. This means being obedient to His leading no matter the circumstance. It means being content in the places we find ourselves. If you have accepted …
Lessons from the Life of Joseph: Parenting
Posted on September 9, 2013 by Sandra Hardage in My Journey of Faith Magazine The Bible is full of stories of faithful men and women. They are truly examples of prevailing faith through trials and tribulations along the journey of life. I love to imagine what these men and women were feeling and thinking during these testing times of faith. I often write their stories in first person as the Lord leads. One of my favorites is the story …
Shoes
When I was learning to walk, my Mother put a pair of high top shoes on my feet. They gave my ankles and feet support and perhaps a feeling of a little extra confidence. It wasn’t long before I started walking and then running. Since that time, I have had many types of shoes: heels, flats, house shoes, flip flops and boots in different colors and styles. They have covered my feet well and kept them dry and warm from …