With freedom comes responsibility. In our current culture we often forget just because we CAN do something does not mean we SHOULD. This is about permissibility vs benefit. Let’s look at 1 Corinthians 10:23 (NLT). You say, “I am allowed Continue reading Asking the Right Questions (Making the Most of Freedom)
With so many options available, choosing a bible translation can be overwhelming. Especially if you don’t fully understand the differences between them. You will notice throughout my posts I switch between translations and paraphrases (my current favorite is the Voice, Continue reading How-to Choose a Bible Translation
Our electrical power was just restored after 41 hours (nearly to the minute). In addition to simply being an inconvenience, the temperatures have hovered around (both above and jus below) 100 degrees for the past week, so lack of air Continue reading Power
This was a fun one. Inspired by what Happened with Bloodline (Sovereignty, Faith (Emunah), & Silk: Bloodline), Papa had me ask one of my team members for a word. The word she gave was “gradient.” At first I thought maybe Continue reading Hearing, Interpreting, & Silk: Steady Progress
When I was in second grade (7 years old), my aunt gave me a silk pillowcase. All of my aunts are wonderful (I’m exceedingly blessed by the family God has given me), but this particular aunt was closer to us Continue reading My Love of Silk (The Power of Words & Actions)
Too often we take note of outward appearance, circumstances, and giftings to judge God’s blessing or favor (or the lack thereof). But in reality, this system is a flawed form of judgement. And further, the focus is off because really Continue reading All About Relationship (Favor, Attributes, and hearing God)
This is the chapter about Joseph where he’s given his special coat, shares his dreams, and is sold into slavery. A lot of Joseph’s issues come from the exuberance of youth, and some from Jacob’s continued mishandling of his family Continue reading How-to Receive What God Shares with You (Genesis 37)
The name of your silk is Rising Waters. The colors in it are: Candy apple green representing new life and flourishing Turquoise representing flow of the Holy Spirit Peacock representing the water of His word Deep dark blue representing tehowm (the deep – Psalm 42:7) Seafoam green representing mercy Continue reading Silk: Rising Waters
As I was reading Genesis 22 this morning, God highlighted several things to me about what true faith looks like. This chapter is the one where Abraham is to offer Isaac as a sacrifice so I’m sure you can surmise Continue reading True Faith (Genesis 22)
The name of your silk is the Voice of the Lord. The colors in it are: Turquoise representing life-giving flow of the Holy Spirit Black representing thunder and presence of God [Psalm 18:11 (VOICE) He took darkness as His hiding place— both the dark waters of Continue reading Silk: The Voice of the Lord
