by Sony Elise | Jan 1, 2023 | Uncategorized
“Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead, I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus”...
by Sony Elise | Dec 25, 2022 | Uncategorized
Still through the cloven skies they come With peaceful wings unfurled And still their heavenly music floats O’er all the weary world; Above its sad and lowly plains They bend on hovering wing. And ever o’er its Babel sounds The blessed angels sing. ~from...
by Sony Elise | Dec 18, 2022 | Uncategorized
I’ve been thinking lately of some of the prayers that God has answered for me–both recently and in times past. I can also think of some that He hasn’t, but I am increasingly convinced of the truth of James 4:2: “You do not have because you do...
by Sony Elise | Dec 4, 2022 | Uncategorized
In reading through Exodus, I am struck by God’s mercy–even to Egyptians who had no regard for Him whatsoever. Emphasis is often placed on the plagues that God sent their way, but more often than not, He warned them of what was to come if they continued to...
by Sony Elise | Nov 27, 2022 | Uncategorized
When people list what they’re thankful for, the most common responses among Christians are God, salvation, and family, and I would affirm that I am thankful for those things. But I also realized last week that I am thankful for the gift of memories. If you have...
by Sony Elise | Nov 20, 2022 | Uncategorized
In reading through Genesis for the umpteenth time in my life, I slowed down to better focus on the Patriarchs of the faith. Abraham is the one that many look to as the father of faith, but did you know that Abraham also had fears? I find it interesting that this man...
