Holy Spirit – Beacons of Light

God Knows What You Sweep Under the Rug

We’ve been discussing the temptations we face and the temptations that Jesus faced. We have talked about how we give the devil and his minions too much credit because sometimes we are responsible for our own temptations. But certainly, the devil does his fair of tempting us. Between our own selfishness and the devil’s intentContinue reading “God Knows What You Sweep Under the Rug”

God is On Time But Not On Demand

In our study this week, an example of testing God is given. Let me share that with you and see if you find it as funny as I did. From Bible Studies for Life by Juan Sanchez and Dr. Jeff Dabbs: “I was in elementary school when central air conditioning units were finally installedContinue reading “God is On Time But Not On Demand”

When Temptation Comes – Who You Gonna Call?

In 1984 a movie was released that became a classic. Ghostbusters! Its theme song also became a classic and is easily identifiable across several generations. (In fact, you’re probably singing it to yourself right now, aren’t you?) 🙂 Ghostbusters – Who You Gonna Call? By Ray Parker, Jr. If there’s something strangeIn your neighborhoodWho youContinue reading “When Temptation Comes – Who You Gonna Call?”

Who Is That on the Phone?

John 10 There’s a phrase that is used to describe something really good or inventive. That phrase is “best thing since sliced bread”. Since sliced bread has been available since the 1920s, most of us don’t know life without sliced bread. There are other things that we can relate to along those lines. Best thingContinue reading “Who Is That on the Phone?”

Would You Care for Some Extra Sugar With Your Scolding?

Amos 9 – Week Four Let’s play a game. I’ll give a movie quote and you tell me what movie it came from. “Toto, I’ve got a feeling we’re not in Kansas anymore.” – Wizard of Oz That was easy. How about “Mama always said life was like a box of chocolates. You never knowContinue reading “Would You Care for Some Extra Sugar With Your Scolding?”

The Prequel to the Beginning

Genesis – Week One Podcast available at: https://anchor.fm/diane-simcox/episodes/The-Prequel-to-the-Beginning-e1fc4e3 Where were you on May 25, 1977? I can not only tell you where I was, but I can also tell you what I was wearing; at least partially. I was wearing off-white painter pants and a brown tie-dyed shirt with the Star Wars movie poster onContinue reading “The Prequel to the Beginning”

Reminder: Live Like the Ants

Romans 15:13-33 We are closing in on the end of Paul’s letter to the Romans. It’s a long letter; in fact, it’s Paul’s longest letter in which he has had a lot to say. As he is drawing the letter to a close, he does so with much love and encouragement. Romans 15:13 “I prayContinue reading “Reminder: Live Like the Ants”

Rerouting to the “Buts”

Podcast available at: https://anchor.fm/diane-simcox/episodes/Rerouting-to-the-Buts-e1aaili Romans 8:18-39 – Week Ten I was driving home from having dinner with my sister and a friend a little more than a week ago. Normally I would have left the restaurant, hit I-75, and headed straight to my home. As I was leaving the restaurant, blinking blue and red lightsContinue reading “Rerouting to the “Buts””

Tick-Tock, Tick-Tock, Cuckoo!

Podcast available at: https://anchor.fm/diane-simcox/episodes/Tick-Tock–Tick-Tock–Cuckoo-e19ttmd If you joined us last week, you hopefully remember that we discussed the significance of the law in our lives. We talked about how the law serves as boundary lines for us. In his letter to the Romans, Paul gives credit to the law for uncovering his existing sin. His humblenessContinue reading “Tick-Tock, Tick-Tock, Cuckoo!”