A Warning to Persevere in Your Faith

 Today's Lesson from Church

Today in church the pastor preached out of the book of Hebrews in Chapter 6. Well, let's talk about it and talk about what this scripture means.

Hebrews 6 

Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto perfection; not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God, 2 Of the doctrine of baptisms, and of laying on of hands, and of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgement. 3 And this will we do, if God permit. 4 For it is impossible for those who were once enlightened, and have tasted of the heavenly gift, and were made partakers of the Holy Ghost, 5 And have tasted the good word of God, and the powers of the world to come, 6 If they shall fall away, to renew them again unto repentance; seeing they crucify to themselves the Son of God afresh, and put him to an open shame. 

Let's talk about each verse here and what they mean. What is it that God is speaking to us? In verses 1-6 it's talking about coming to maturity spiritually by leaving behind the kiddie Christian doctrines and moving on to perfection, with a strong warning against falling away from Christ after experiencing spiritual blessings. The meaning of "impossible to renew to repentance" is debated between different groups of people, but the passage likely is describing those who have truly tasted God's goodness but then turn away. This essentially is like re-crucifying Christ and rejecting His sufficient grace, an irreversible state that highlights the seriousness of apostasy rather than the possibility of losing salvation for true believers.

In other words, if you have experienced the true moving of the spirit of God and tasted of his goodness how could you ever turn away from it. I know many people fall short and many people mess up but it is important to always persevere and never turn back from it. Keep your faith in God and grow in Him each day. I have been in that category myself before. I was raised in church for most of my life and taught from childhood about Jesus. My sunday school teachers, pastors, church family, my grandmother, and many more people in my life have helped to lay the foundation of the gospel of Jesus Christ and now that I am older and have truly experienced it and tasted of His goodness it would be a slap to the face of Jesus if I were to turn away and do my own thing like I don't know any better. But as I have said I have done that before and I'm ashamed of how many times I've fallen and decided to slip back into old habits and ways. At the end of my rope each time I find myself being pulled back to the foot of the cross. I never want to turn away again. The Lord has been too good to me for me to turn my back on Him. He has never and will never leave me or turn away from me and that is something that I'm so grateful for. He truly is a good good father. 

Great is Our Lord! Oh, How Powerful!

 Verse of the Day

Great is our Lord, and of great power: his understanding is infinite. Psalm 147:5

Meditation

God's love is infinite, just like pi. We may never fully understand Him, but we can still experience His love and beauty. Knowing God helps us make sense of life and brings new wonder. We may never calculate His infinite knowledge, but we can find comfort in His endless love. 

Prayer

Almighty God, we are in awe of the glimpses of your greatness that we have seen. Help us to have faith in you that surpasses our own comprehension. Amen.

Tragically Lost on Earth, But Ultimately Restored in Heaven

 I wanted to take this time to speak on what happened on September 10, 2025. America lost a wonderful patriot and true man of God, Charlie Kirk. I have been watching his videos on Facebook for quite some time now and Charlie has been an everyday reel in my daily life. I enjoyed watching his debates and thought highly of him for standing in faith for God and having the courage to speak to so many of America's youth. I was so sorry to hear of his passing and how he brutally had his life snatched away from him. His wife and children lost a husband and daddy in an instant. I can't imagine the grief they must feel. It's always so sad to see someone as young as Charlie lose their life and over his opinion no less. You don't have to always agree with someone else's beliefs and morals, but violence should never be the answer just because you feel threatened by someone else's belief system. I have no doubt that Charlie's soul is with Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior right now. My thoughts and prayers go out to his wife and children, his friends, his church family and community, his colleagues, and most definitely his parents. We all must decide whether or not to follow Jesus because the time on Earth is coming to an end. This evil and cruelty in the world we have now is only but a snippet of what it will be as the days come to an end and Jesus Christ returns to receive His church. Pray with me for his family and all involved. 

The Truth is There; You Just Have to Look Closely

 Verse of the Day

Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding. Proverbs 3:13

Meditation

God's truths are often hidden, but those who look closely will find them. I noticed a tiny line of gold script on a church cross: "Jesus Christ is forever Lord of lords and King of kings." Closer examination of God's word and prayer life reveals deeper beauty and wisdom. Low vision can be a challenge, but it encourages me to pay closer attention.

Prayer

Heavenly Father, we thank You for the gift of Scripture. As we take time to read it, help us to pause and appreciate the beauty and truth in each verse. Amen.

Apologies

 I'm sorry that it has been a few days since I've posted anything. I've had both my daughter and son in the Emergency Room with an allergic reaction then a burn. It has been a crazy week to say the least. I am just exhausted at this point. Prayers please for my son who was burned from falling in a bon fire Tuesday night and my daughter could also use some prayers as her body is getting back to normal from the allergic reaction. I plan to post a devotional today while I have some time. Thank you for understanding and as always thank you for anyone who prays for me or my family. 

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God's Light

 Verse of the Day    

And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not. John 1:5

Meditation

God's light dwells within me. I'm tempted to fear, but I can shine His light so others can find peace too. His light is my constant companion. I'm grateful for it. 

Prayer

Heavenly Father, we are so grateful for the illuminating presence of your Son in our lives. His light guides us and brings us hope. We thank you for this precious gift. Amen.

In a Fog

 Same Chaos, Different Day

Some things never change. Anytime a piece of the past comes back up to the surface level of the ocean, I can't help but wonder why. They say when you get saved and you give your life to Christ, ask for forgiveness for all you've done that Jesus casts all of those things out of memory into the sea of forgetfulness. They take this from the scripture in Micah 7:19 where it says You will again have compassion on us and hurl all our iniquities into the depth of the sea. There is also another scripture in Jeremiah 31:34 that says I will forgive their iniquity, and I will remember their sin no more. So God removes our forgiven sins beyond any possibility of retrieval. But, I remember it all because I'm not God. I'm just a mere human in a world full of sin and my memory serves as a reminder of all the pain I have been through and all my fears that stem from those memories. I struggle deeply with trust in relationships. I have every reason to struggle. I've been lied to so many times by the people that I love and trusted. I've been betrayed by those who I felt so secure in but now I walk on eggshells. Are the repeated sins of my loved one a sign that it's time to let go or to separate from? I can't understand what God wants me to do. Or maybe I just won't listen. My heart isn't ready to let go and I'm scared of taking the next step. I think all anybody really wants is to be loved by someone they can trust and feel secure with that person. A best friend they can spend all their days with and know that this is where they are meant to be. I hope I will truly hear what God is telling me soon. But I wonder if I'll listen. Please pray for me if you will to make the right choices and for God's will to be loud in my life.