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STT: Learning about God

Paula Wiseman | March 10, 2010

We’ve examined several reasons for studying Scripture. By far, the most significant reasons is what we learn about God from His word.
In Psalm 36, verses 5-6 outline a few of God’s attributes.
Mercy vast as the heavens
Faithfulness beyond the clouds
Righteousness like mountains
Justice deep as the sea
All of these are poetic images used to convey the idea [...]

STT: Doubt Defense

Paula Wiseman | March 2, 2010

The last two weeks, we’ve considered reasons WHY studying Scripture is important -
Jesus explained that God’s storehouse of wisdom covered the range of human experiences.
Intimate familiarity with God’s truth will enable us to quickly identify any lies.
Knowledge of Scripture helps us when we face doubt. Doubt is different than unbelief. Unbelief is a conscious, mental [...]

Searching My Heart

Paula Wiseman | February 4, 2010

Search me O God and know my heart.
Search… Strong’s defines it as examine intimately, or penetrate. God shines His brilliant, all pervasive holiness into all the corners of my heart and mind. When He does that here’s what He finds
Hollow motives, times I’ve done what I “should” not because I wanted to, but because I [...]

Praise & Thanks

Paula Wiseman | February 1, 2010

“We will show forth Your praise to all generations” Psalms 79:13
Some days you just have to praise God…
I was in a praise service Sunday evening with my whole family. Jon and I sang. Lauren played the piano and Alan gave his testimony. I’m sure Rachel will take her part soon enough. What a blessing to [...]

Frailty

Paula Wiseman | January 27, 2010

I don’t typically post on Wednesdays, but as part of Kelly Langston’s Authenticity Challenge, here we are. Each day I’m discussing what I believe is a key component to authentic faith and how I’m working on that in my own life.
On Wednesday mornings, I’m privileged to lead a ladies Bible study group and this week [...]