Mesu Andrews's Blog, page 23
May 9, 2016
Getting a Handle on Creation
Sometimes, when I struggle with a life decision or a concept in Scripture, I pray, “Lord, open the door you want me to walk through.” My daughter and son-in-love were praying this prayer with our grandson one night before bed, and this three-year-old pipes up, “And, Jesus, put a handle on the door!” From the … Read More
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May 6, 2016
Faithful In Season
For many of y’all, spring has fully arrived, and you’re anxiously awaiting summer. Here in my neck-of-the-woods, we’re never sure what the day might bring. Sometimes rainy and 50’s. Other times sunny and 70’s or even 80’s. Believe me…I’m ANXIOUSLY awaiting the Pacific Northwest’s full-blown summer. Does anyone yearn for winter’s bone-chilling cold? Maybe not, … Read More
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May 2, 2016
Drowning all my Fears or Choosing to Trust By Nichole Ridner
The word TRUST came to me in early January. As soon as I heard it, I knew that was what I would need to do and the last few months have shown me why it is so important. Later that month our water heater died. The repairman said that he would send a bill. … Read More
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April 29, 2016
Podcast – Adam and Eve
Play Podcast using the Stitcher App How to Subscribe SUBSCRIBE: Through-the-Bible Character Series Thanks for joining our first study in the new podcast series. Lyndsey and I will systematically chat our way through Old Testament characters, telling the Bible’s single story of God’s desire to reveal Himself and relate to humankind. Today, we’ll start in … Read More
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April 25, 2016
“Through-the-Bible” Character Contest
This Friday–April 29th–my co-host, Lyndsey Kirk, and I will begin our “Through-the-Bible” Character Series on our podcast, REAL PEOPLE, REAL GOD. Lyndsey and I will systematically chat our way through Old Testament characters, telling the Bible’s single story of God’s desire to reveal Himself and relate to humankind. We’ll start in the Garden of Eden … Read More
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April 21, 2016
Christian Fiction Scavenger Hunt Stop #21
Welcome to the Christian Fiction Scavenger Hunt! If you’ve just discovered the hunt, be sure to start at Stop #1, and collect the clues through all 33 stops, in order, so you can enter to win one of our top 3 grand prizes! The hunt BEGINS with Stop #1 at Lisa Bergren’s site. The hunt … Read More
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April 15, 2016
The Barrier of One God Among Many
Play Podcast using the Stitcher App How to Subscribe SUBSCRIBE: What distinguishes your God from other gods and His supernatural activity? (For those who essentially relegate religion to a legend or myth by attribute anything that defies nature or goes beyond human intellect to a “higher power.”) Meet Pharaoh—declared as son of the god … Read More
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April 11, 2016
Worship Where You Are
I’ve never been a great singer, but I sang in choir at our first church. My choir escapades are epic, actually. An Easter Sunday cantata in which I sang a long, strong high note right in front of the microphone—and burped. Oh, yes. One of my finest moments. It was at a Christmas cantata with … Read More
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April 8, 2016
The Barrier of Feeling Abandoned By God
Why can’t I feel God’s presence or relate to Him like I used to? (For those who put their faith in a special or unique manifestation of God’s presence) Meet Miriam—an eighty-six year-old, unmarried prophetess, who has been the sole mouthpiece of God to the people of Israel since she was a child. In Numbers … Read More
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April 4, 2016
Seeking God’s Wisdom by Klicia Thompson
For as long I can remember, my mom has faithfully journaled God’s Word in her life. I recall her each morning sitting on her bed with her Bible, her journal and a cup of creamy coffee. Recently I had the chance to hear her share a few of these entries recounting how God has faithfully … Read More
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