Matthew 19:1-15 – Divorce & More

Read Matthew 19:1-15

It was passages like this that kept me stuck in an abusive marriage for nearly 15 years. I didn’t want to displease God and break a vow made before him. I was so broken and unsure of myself. I believed it was my own fault for being in this situation. I had to live with my poor choice. I endured the pain, embarrassment, fear, and feelings of unworthiness for many years.

It’s true. God did not intend for us to divorce. We have abused many of the things in God’s perfect plan which he did intend. However, we, his creation, have minds of our own and distorted much of the beauty created for us to enjoy. It all started with the forbidden fruit.

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Luke 10:21-24 – Childlike Faith

Read Luke 10:21-24

Do you remember what it was like to be a kid? Granted, our childhood memories look a lot different then the memories children today will make. It was a simpler time, and I sometimes long for those days.

Jesus’ words here today seem to indicate that it is to those with faith like a child that truth will be revealed.  Jesus said, “Yes, Father, it pleased you to do it this way.” Jesus was full of joy at the thought. Let’s take a stroll down memory lane and see if we can’t find our inner child. Continue reading “Luke 10:21-24 – Childlike Faith”

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