Eternally Minded

John 12:43: "They loved the glory that comes from man more than the glory that comes from God."  This verse has been running through my head for a few weeks now. I included it in my last post, but honestly, it just boggles my mind. Well, not actually. I completely understand how the people this verse is talking about were deceived enough to believe that man's glory was more valuable than God's. Probably the reason it sticks with me is for fear that the same thing may be said about me some day. This summer, I was privileged to be in the girls' dorm at camp for two weeks. I always love being in the dorm because of the amazing opportunity it brings to study the Word of God and encourage one another. We usually read through a couple of the New Testament letters together in the evenings, (James being one of our favourites) but this year, we decided to read 1 Peter.  Some things stood out to me... "Do not let your adorning be external—the braiding of h...

Are you being deceived? How would you know, you’re deceived! Our enemy, the devil prowls like a lion seeking us out to devour us. He is the father of lies, and if it were possible he would deceive the very elect. God has been making me aware of the deception of Satan and the world that I have been buying into. And to be honest the more I see the way of sin and darkness around me, and the more I see myself stumble towards it in my fleshly desires, the more I feel trapped. I’m taking all the right steps into the wrong directions. It scares me. I read descriptions in the Bible of the wicked and their folly, and it mirrors my own thought life. Friends would you pray for me! I had such an encouraging time Sunday and Thursday to come together with the body of Christ and be reminded of God’s character, but I spend nine hours a day, five days a week trapped in the fog of the world. It is so hard to stay burning for Christ when everything around you is trying to snuff it out. Going to pub...

People die every day. Every day a vibrant life becomes a legacy... Something that people will remember. It's been running around in my mind for a while: How will people remember me when I'm gone? Will they recollect a kind, selfless person who loved her Saviour? Or will her sour moods and grumpy features be remembered more? In the Bible, I've recognized many legacies. I'd like to share a few with you: Enoch: "Enoch walked with God, and he was not, for God took him." (Genesis 5:24)  Scholars believe that Enoch didn't die. God miraculously took him from the earth into His glorious heaven. When Christians are asked about Enoch, in many cases this is the first thing that comes to mind. Noah: "Noah was a righteous man, blameless in his generation. Noah walked with God." (Genesis 6:9)  Righteous... Blameless... Like Enoch, Noah had close communion with his Maker. But what is also said about him is that he was righteous and blameless. I...

Dear God, It's Thanksgiving weekend and I feel dry. I know You are worthy of my adoration and You are such an awesome God. You've given me so much material blessings. You have always provided my needs and the needs of my family. Thank you for my family! Even though we can't be with our extended family, I'm thankful to be with my immediate family. Thank you for always leading and guiding me. For never leaving me to figure life out on my own. For keeping me running and fighting the fight of faith. For bringing me though hard times and sanctifying me. For revealing yourself to me in uncountable ways. Yet, even as I say this, I don't feel thankful. My knowledge isn't changing my emotions. I want to be moved by You! Lord, would you show me my sin so I can see Christ's goodness and sacrificial love towards me even greater? Would you bring me through trials, so I can come out closer to you. I'm sorry for not worshiping and loving you with all my heart, mind, s...