I need your help readers, if you are out there!? In an effort to communicate with readers, I thought I would ask some questions. I am trying to understand some specific heart struggles for women- as I continue to study … Continue reading
“But one thing is necessary. Mary has chosen the good portion, which will not be taken away from her” (Luke 10:42). What is the “Good Portion?” Often distracted with much serving like Martha, I stop worshiping. I can turn inward … Continue reading
In this sermon, Pastor Mark teaches about how in Luke chapter 10, Mary and Martha respond differently to Jesus. This story was part of my repentance 4 years ago and has continued to be a foundational in my blog. I … Continue reading
What gets your attention? In your day, what do you think about the most? What are your top priorities? Tasks, relationships, conflicts, worry? How about dreams or fears? Perhaps, you practically and mentally live out a rich understanding of calling … Continue reading
Do you ever think you are groaning but you are actually grumbling? Sometimes, we mistake one for the other. We are always suffering in some way and we are always sinning in some way. Our very nature is sinful and … Continue reading
We looked at the Sloth in a previous post. The sloth, a consistent couch potato and friend with apathy. Always looking for a way out of hard work, the sloth doesn’t feel deeply or live life under discipline or passion. … Continue reading
Heartily: 1. In a cordial manner; with warmth and sincerity: 2. With zest or enthusiasm. Colossians 3:23-25 Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance … Continue reading
Productivity. Menu Planning. Cleaning. Distractions can take our eyes off the goal of our worship. Distractions tempt us to lose vision. For a few years, I have talked about a woman named Margaret. She is a fictitious woman I’ve made up, trying to … Continue reading
Do I fall at the feet of Jesus in complete adoration? Do I care too much of the opinion of others that I am distracted in my worship? If my God were in my home, would I see Him and … Continue reading
My sin of giving my attention to tasks more than giving my attention to the eyes and hearts of those in my home hangs out in my heart daily. God is at work. This is one reason why I am … Continue reading
Heartily: 1. In a cordial manner; with warmth and sincerity: She greeted us heartily. 2. With zest or enthusiasm. 3. With great appetite or enjoyment: eat heartily. Colossians 3:23-25 Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not … Continue reading
I have been reading this prayer the last couple of days and especially find “Lord, let me live wholly to my saviour, free from distractions, and washed anew…” comforting my heart. Like Martha, I am prone to be distracted. May … Continue reading
The unexpected visit, we have all had them. I am not a spontaneous person. I tend to not exude a “laid back-sure-drop-by-anytime” attitude about guests. I schedule and plan any guests that are in my home. Whether it is a … Continue reading
An easy attempt at change is to change one’s behavior. But, God is after HEART change. So, the following does speak to the changes that a repentant Martha can work on. Distracted Martha’s heart can start to focus her energy … Continue reading
In continuing our look at Work and Worship, I am peering into the story of Martha, Mary, and Jesus in Luke 10. I have been meditating on worship and how my actions rarely reflect an attitude of worship. Often, my … Continue reading
For a few years, I have talked about a woman named Margaret. She is a fictitious woman I’ve made up, trying to understand the Martha and Mary story in Luke 10. I jokingly call the blend of both Martha and … Continue reading