Does God send evil spirits?

I came across this scripture today during Morning Prayer: But the Spirit of the LORD departed from Saul, and an evil spirit from the LORD troubled him. ~ 1 Samuel 16:14 KJV (emphasis added) What in the world?? An evil spirit from the LORD? Is this humanly possible? Is this spiritually possible? Let’s find out! Like any good bible studier, I turned to … Continue reading Does God send evil spirits? →

“Ruling things out” — I don’t want to know.

I didn't want to write this. Because it's chock full of feelings and emotions, and I'm not good with that sort of stuff. I don't want to be good at that sort of thing. I feel like I'm sitting on some steps being all pouty with my chin cradled in my hands. Waiting. For what? … Continue reading “Ruling things out” — I don’t want to know. →

“Ruling Things Out” — Silence and Activism

I get that it's the day after a national holiday where I'm from, but I truly believe that if I wasn't pursuing anything about this open MRI absolutely nothing would be getting done about it. So my question is… How many people's medical treatments are forgotten? I wonder how many people don't know who or … Continue reading “Ruling Things Out” — Silence and Activism →

Freedom.

Freedom. It's a thing. And, we all want it. Today, where I live, it's Independence Day. A day where we celebrate the birthday of our country. With fireworks, patriotic songs, and lots and lots of food. But, today, I'm thinking more about those who don't have their freedoms. A lot of us live in bondage, … Continue reading Freedom. →

For the means of grace and for the hope of glory.

Each day while I read Morning Prayer one line sticks out to me. It strikes me every single day. It's in the "General Thanksgiving," And it says: ...for the means of grace and for the hope of glory.The General Thanksgiving - Book of Common Prayer And, it's talking about when Jesus came and what he … Continue reading For the means of grace and for the hope of glory. →