Author Archives: Carola
Moses
It’s a new year (the school year) and new beginnings. BSF (Bible Study Fellowship) has begun on the journey of the life of Moses. God had told Abram before he even had a child, that his family would be numerous … Continue reading
Prayer
I am now studying the book of Matthew in BSF and the book of Job on my own. The last couple of weeks we’ve been teaching about prayer to the children. First I modeled the ACTS prayer (Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving … Continue reading
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No more guilt!
Sometimes we forget that when Jesus Christ took all our sins on the cross, he also took all our guilt. In the old testament, the high priest went into the Most Holy Place in the tabernacle once a year with … Continue reading
Memory Challenge
I remember a few years back our youth pastor challenged us to memorize the book of Philippians in the Bible. I was rather adamant about the impossibility of this for my poor old brain. But God had another refining process … Continue reading
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Loving God
(1 Samuel 1 and 2) Hannah was a godly woman. She was also a persecuted one. The “other” wife, Peninnah had produced several children and Hannah none, and she wasn’t hearing the end of it. Elkanah, the husband, loved Hannah, … Continue reading
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Goals
Ephesians 5:1 Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children and live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. Easter is coming… I’d … Continue reading
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Bible Study
I love to go to BSF (Bible Study Fellowship). This is my 8th year and I have never encountered a better bible study which trains you to study God’s Word and apply it to your life. This year I am … Continue reading
Security in Christ
Courage grows through faith in God. In the Bible, David dared to face Goliath in spite of his brother’s lack of faith in his ability to do so. Do you face a challenge and say “Yes, I can do this with … Continue reading
He will be with you wherever you go!
Joshua 1:9 “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” Sometimes it’s not even going very far… into your … Continue reading
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Patience and Trust
Why does training in patience and trust seem to be a recurring theme in my life? I thought I had left lots of time in between the actual recording of the CD and the concerts. Yet, I had one after … Continue reading
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