by Rebecca Davis | Jan 6, 2022 | seeking Jesus
It seems like the last ten years or so, having a word for the New Year has replaced making New Year’s resolutions or goals. So if the apostle Paul had done this, I’m guessing one of the many years of his Christian life, “holy amnesia” may have been his word (okay,...
by Rebecca Davis | Dec 31, 2021 | news and musings
With as full as my life has become, I believe I may have reached my peak of blogging prolific-ness in 2017, with 68 posts. This year it was only 35, but that still felt like a lot to me! With the exception of my main evergreen post (“Why Did David Lift His Eyes to the...
by Rebecca Davis | Dec 28, 2021 | seeking Jesus
Especially since I’ve lately been pondering the deconstruction movement that has found many young people leaving the Christian faith, I was glad to receive this guest post recently. Thank you, Ann-Marie. ***** “Her son died a few years back.” The older...
by Rebecca Davis | Dec 24, 2021 | seeking Jesus
When six-months-pregnant Elizabeth (future mother of John the Baptist), blessed her cousin Mary, Mary burst out in praise (Luke 1:46-55): “My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior,for he has looked on the humble estate of his servant.For...
by Rebecca Davis | Dec 16, 2021 | untwisting Scriptures
As we celebrate the birth of our Savior, I’m thinking about Him . . . and us. What does it mean to be deserving/worthy? This concept refers to things being equitable and appropriate and right. For example, when the Scripture says “A workman is worthy of his wages,” it...