Spiritual Insights

Jul 16 2012

Come as a Child

Author: Hannah • Discussion: No Comments
“Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.  I tell you the truth, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.” 
Mark 10:14-15
 
Last night, in searching the Scriptures about parenting, and how to shepherd my children in their faith, I came across this passage, which I’ve, admittedly, read a million times, and heard preached 2 million.  Yet, once again the Living and Active Word of God fell fresh on my heart, and I suddenly felt new revelation about what exactly this means — to come as a child.  So, I started reflecting on my own children, to try to gain a better perspective of what Jesus’s instructions might mean.
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May 17 2012

Soap Box

Author: Hannah • Discussion: No Comments
Being a Christian doesn’t make me any less human than the next person. I still need grace, as much as the next person. In fact, being a Christian is an outright admission that I’m in need of grace, not a cry that I’m without flaws.
I think that sometimes people are quick to judge every little sin a Christian commits, and thus cast them off as hypocrites. Sadly, then, many people throw the baby out with the bath water.
“That Christian is judgmental!  Christianity is a farce!”
“That church was run by corrupt people.  No church is trustworthy or good!”
“Look how selfish and self-righteous that Christian is!  All Christians are hypocrites!!  Jesus must NOT be the way!”
Please don’t mis-read what I am trying to say. 
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Apr 28 2012

"Try Me"

Author: Hannah • Discussion: 1 Comment
I have really been dealing lately with pressing into more of what the Lord has for me.  Of learning more about what my purpose is.  Of what my mission is.
I went to a conference today (Compassion in Action) that only drove that desire deeper.  I totally felt the Holy Spirit moving in my heart, and I found myself all weepy, which I did NOT expect.  But, I was moved to answer an altar call to just go up and meet God and get the answers to precisely where He is calling me.  So, you can imagine my surprise when I got to the altar, and all I heard was….
SILENCE.
Not a word.
NOTHING.
I covered my ears to drown out the prayers and worship I heard going on all around me, but it didn’t help.
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