The Hey You Lady

God, what inspires You?  You have given us the majesty of the mountain ranges, and the mysteries of the ocean depths.  Flowers and ferns.  Trees and toadstools.  Frogs, felines, birds, bugs and bears.  Waters that sparkle like gems, and gems that sparkle like the stars.  And oh, the stars! More than we can count!  You have given all of this beauty to inspire us! But what inspires You, God?  What's the back-story to the heavens and earth being formed?  What inspired You, the Creator of creation, to create? I believe it was love. There is no greater inspiration than love. In its purest form, love cannot exist alone. It needs someone to interact with, to share itself with, to give itself to. God, I believe You were inspired to create all of these things so You could share your very substance - love - with me. You had not even created me,  yet You were thinking of me. Right down to the most minute detail of the most minute detail o...

Last Tuesday I took some time to bring comfort to a friend who was going through a difficult time. Later, this friend said, "Mary, you're an angel to me." But I'm not an angel, really. Dr. David Jeremiah's new book "ANGELS" is an in-depth study of the truth of these heavenly beings, as they are revealed in the Bible. It discusses the roles of angels, how angels are different from us mere mortals, specific angels that are mentioned in Scripture (including Satan), and more. The book is written in clear, every-day language.  Dr. Jeremiah does his best to stay true to Scripture, and often refers to other writings about angels, including the well-known book by Billy Graham.  Since the doctrine concerning angels has not changed, there is nothing new in this book. But if you want a fresh look at the purpose and characteristics of the heavenly host, I would recommend reading this book.   This book was provided for review by the WaterBrook Multnomah Publi...