Study the Bible using ABCs

When I start into studying a verse using the S.I.M.P.L.E. Method of Bible Study, I feel different. I tried to put my feelings into words this morning. My thoughts and words came out in an abecedarian poem. Aphabetical Study Alphabetical study of God’s WordBecomes a place toConcentrate Dig deeper Effectively Fresh ideasGod-taught Heaven appearsInvites me in… Continue reading Study the Bible using ABCs

Studying Can Help

Faced with a diagnosis of cancer Janis has started to write poems most mornings after studying the Bible

The Plan

But Here I Stand With a Plan Today I met with the surgeon. She is wonderful. It’s good to talk to someone about a plan. I will have a lumpectomy and then radiation.The date should be November 5 but could be changed. I would appreciate prayer. I wrote this poem before I knew exactly what… Continue reading The Plan

Wraparound God

Personal photo from Arizona

As I face a cancer diagnosis, the Lord sustains me with His wraparound presence. So much solace can be found in the Psalms.

Cancer

Painting by Janis Cox

To make it through this journey with a cancer diagnosis, I decided to let my thoughts and feelings come out through my writing. So far, it’s been poetry.

Declutter Your Lives

Day 8 #RWBiblicalMeditation Are you finding it hard to get down to doing something? Maybe your problem is clutter. Clutter can fill our minds and our lives. I am trying to declutter my physical and spiritual life. For that reason, I joined Revelation Wellness. I have been challenged in the 21 Days of Revelation Wellness.… Continue reading Declutter Your Lives

My First True Christmas

The Story of My First True Christmas I recall the time that I met Jesus, the day of His birth on my first true Christmas. Christmas Card 2020 by Janis Cox When did the Christmas Story take hold of me? One Christmas Eve, we visited a different church in our small town. It was dark when we… Continue reading My First True Christmas

Advent Week Three – Joy

So many scriptures have the word “joy” in them. I read that “joy” is found 155 times in KJV. This is Advent Week Three – Joy Therefore, Joy must be important to God. He created us to feel that emotion. He also blessed us with the Holy Spirit so we can feel joy even when… Continue reading Advent Week Three – Joy

What Does God Desire of Me and You?

What does God desire of you and me? The Bible is very clear. Somethings we do are not what God wants.

What Can Be Learned From a Feast With Fish?

A lesson in abundant living with Jesus I haven’t had much time to write in the past week. We travelled to our winter residence in Arizona this past week. Getting ready, flying, opening up the house and shopping all take time. I think I am finally able to sit at the computer and write. This… Continue reading What Can Be Learned From a Feast With Fish?

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