God Is A Father First

The God of the Holy Bible is a Father first. He is the God who puts the emphasis of life on relationship. His love for His children can be seen even from the beginning of time. Since creation He has always been moving toward His children – especially when they are pulling away.

Life Verse

I first heard about life verses in my early 30s. During my prayer time, I began asking the Lord for a personal life verse. I can’t remember in what context I discovered Jeremiah 33:3. Perhaps it was during a Bible study or when I was looking something up. I do know there didn’t seem to be anything unusual or supernatural about the way I found it, but when I read it, something in me connected with it and I knew that was my life verse. “Call to Me and I will answer you and show you great and mighty things which you do not yet know“ (Jeremiah 33:3).

It’s Always Been You

Each of us makes our own music for the Lord. It may look different because our instrument isn’t necessarily an actual musical instrument. Your voice is an instrument based on the words you speak both over yourself and others. A pen and paper are instruments to encourage, lift and motivate. Your hands are instruments as you tend to your family, pay your bills, and show up for work. Your arms are instruments as you lift your elderly parent/neighbor or give a hug. Engaging in life, relationship and responsibility can be considered a form of worship. Where we focus the eyes of your heart determines whether our unique sound comes from a heart of obedience, gratitude and love or the opposite. It is a form of worship, service to God.

Guest Post from Author, Sandra Julian Barker

Many of the fairy tales we grew up reading began with the familiar phrase, “Once upon a time….” and from that opening, a story about people and their lives spun out. Although fairy tales are fiction, they often mirror real life. Our world’s “Once upon a time….” story began in Genesis 1:1, with the words: “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” Right away we meet the great Author of our story — God.

The Power of a Lie

Satan is the Father of Lies. There’s no doubt that he is powerful but most importantly, remember he is not invincible. Satan will always be second best because he is a created being. He will always answer to the Creator, God.