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Worldly Weeds – Are They Taking Over?

by Leah | Mar 20, 2013 | Character/Holiness, Setting Boundaries and Priorities | 4 comments

On Saturday the weather was beautiful…70 degrees, a light breeze and sunny. A near perfect day and I took full advantage of it by spending several hours outside. As I gazed at my yard, my eyes landed on this: We have four raised beds that we use to plant a variety of...

HeBrews: The Better Blend – More on Coveting

by Leah | Mar 18, 2013 | Character/Holiness, Faith, Hebrews, Hebrews Bible study, Idolatry, Serving the Bride of Christ, Setting Boundaries and Priorities | 2 comments

Last week in our Hebrews study we examined the issue of coveting—the sin no one confesses. Let’s finish our thoughts on that topic today. Let’s consider these two issues of idolatry and violence as they relate to covetousness or greed. I don’t think...

No One Will Ever Know

by Leah | Mar 12, 2013 | Character/Holiness, God's Protection, Setting Boundaries and Priorities, Wisdom | 4 comments

I don’t watch much television, mostly because there is little on that is worth watching. Consequently, I have not watched any of The Bible; a ten hour, five week mini-series that is currently showing on The History Channel. I’ve heard good reviews on it, but...

HeBrews: A Better Blend – The Sin No One Confesses

by Leah | Mar 11, 2013 | Character/Holiness, Faith, Hebrews, Hebrews Bible study, Idolatry, Pride, Serving the Bride of Christ, Setting Boundaries and Priorities, Wisdom | 2 comments

“Lord, please forgive me for coveting.” My guess is that very few people utter these words publicly. Seriously, have you ever heard anyone ask for forgiveness for coveting? Have you ever confessed the sin of coveting? I have definitely committed this sin. But...

Skinny Jeans and Other Legacy Disasters

by Leah | Feb 19, 2013 | Character/Holiness, Legacy, Legacy Bible Study, Serving the Bride of Christ, Setting Boundaries and Priorities, Wisdom | 14 comments

Last week Greg and I spent several days in Florida where the weather was warm, a welcome change from the 30’s we have been experiencing in north Georgia. As Greg and I waited to be seated for lunch at The Cheesecake Factory, I saw a young woman wearing skinny jeans, a...

No Identity Crisis

by Leah | Jan 18, 2013 | Character/Holiness, Faith, Serving the Bride of Christ, Setting Boundaries and Priorities, Wisdom | 4 comments

I have many ponderings rumbling around in my heart this week. I won’t bore you with the details; however, I will share something the Lord spoke clearly into my heart this morning in my quiet time with Him. Perhaps it will bless you. It started with Isaiah 45: 18-19...