When God made Adam and Eve feel ‘ashamed’ for disobeying His command – it was for their own good. Today we hear that it is wrong to shame someone for what they did that is shameful, according to God that is. God shamed His first two children, but then He followed up with His mercy… Read more »
Posts By: Carol Dietz
No Hope?
Today there are so many people who have no hope. They think that the world as they know it is falling apart. They are upset over the election of Donald Trump as our next president, fearful that we will go back to a time when there was a different type of hope. The hope… Read more »
In The Spirit
Ephesians 6:18 “Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints.” We must remember that when Jesus was here in the flesh He was engaged in the same conflict that we are in. The devil assailed Him and the… Read more »
Sword of the Spirit
Ephesians 6:17 “…and take the Sword of the Spirit, which is Word of God.” All the other parts of armor protect particular parts of the body. However, it seems that the Sword of the Spirit not only holds back the enemy in a defensive matter, but also it offensively protects the entire body. … Read more »
When Truth Stumbles
When truth stumbles, and honesty is outlawed there will be no peace, and people with common sense will be attacked. When people refuse to listen to the truth; evil will be in control!
The Proverbs 31 Woman – Chapter 30 – Clothed in Scarlet
With Adam and Eve’s rebellion to God’s first and only command (Genesis 2:15) came the need to have their shame clothed by God. Before they disobeyed God they had no reason to feel ashamed of their nakedness, but God opened their eyes to how He sees their disobedience, and how He sees ‘all’ the… Read more »
Helmet of Salvation
Ephesians 6:17 “Take the helmet of salvation.” It is important to remember that Paul is using the analogy of a Roman soldier when describing the pieces of armor that we need to be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might, and that it remains fixed in place at all times,… Read more »
These Light and Momentary Troubles
Carol and I went to our daughter’s house to pray over some of the young people who grew up in our church with our children. One young couple is going through a very hard time with cancer. This young couple have two little children and have to explain to them all of what their mom… Read more »
The Proverbs 31 – Chapter 29 – Extended Hands
God created everything we see and even don’t see. What can He not give us therefore? God helps us to prosper so that we can freely give to others in need. God enables us to serve Him without fear. (Luke 1:74) God is able to bless us abundantly, so that in all things at all… Read more »
Righteousness
Ephesians 6:14 “Put on the breastplate of righteousness.” Another important piece of our armor is the “breastplate” because it protects the vital organs of the body. Often the Old Testament writers would use the names of different organs to express feelings, affection, etc. This is the reason why the breastplate of righteousness is so… Read more »