Author Archives: Barbara Hinther

Gratitude Transforms Us “I thank God for you Christians at Philippi whenever I think of you. My constant prayers for you are a real joy, for they bring back to my mind how we have worked together for the Gospel from the earliest days until now. I feel sure that the one who has begunContinue reading “I Thank God for You”

Ease off the Gas! Quit abusing God’s beloved. “If anyone speaks, they should do so as one who speaks the very words of God. If anyone serves, they should do so with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and theContinue reading “Ease Up During the Holidays”

“Rather, speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ…” Ephesians 4:15 ESV (Emphasis mine) “To enter into yourself is the brutally wonderful, painstakingly delightful way. It sometimes feels like death, but always comes up life. The alternatives sometimes feel like life butContinue reading “Speak the Truth in Love”

Be a caring person to those who are grieving. Please be a light to someone grieving. It doesn’t take much. Here’s what may happen to the bereaved. The loneliness and pain during the first few months may cause them to isolate. Many become addicted to food, alcohol, drugs, spending, suicidal ideation and more. I believeContinue reading “Holidays and Grieving”

Photo is my dad at 17 years. Korean War Period. “It was for freedom that Christ set us free; therefore, keep standing firm and do not be subject again to a yoke of slavery.” Galatians 5:1 NASB “It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles,Continue reading “Thank You, Father, For Our Veterans”

“And Elijah came near to all the people and said, ‘How long will you go limping between two different opinions? If the Lord is God, follow him; but if Baal, then follow him.’ And the people did not answer him a word.” 1 Kings 18:21 ESV (Emphasis mine) “If you set out to be liked, you wouldContinue reading “Compromise”

Helpers “The LORD is my strength and my shield; My heart trusts in Him, and I am helped; Therefore my heart triumphs, and with my song I shall thank Him.” Psalm 28:7 NASB “When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news,” my mother would say to me, ‘Look forContinue reading “Helpers”

What Does Not Satisfy “Why do you spend money for what is not bread, And your wages for what does not satisfy? Listen carefully to Me, and eat what is good, And delight yourself in abundance.” Isaiah 55:2 NASB “It isn’t what you have or who you are or where you are or what youContinue reading “Satisfaction”

“For God did not give us a spirit of timidity or cowardice or fear, but [He has given us a spirit] of power and of love and of sound judgment and personal discipline [abilities that result in a calm, well-balanced mind and self-control].” 2 Timothy 1:7 AMP “The steamship whose machinery is broken may beContinue reading “Safe But Not Sound”

What You Feel, Pause “Call to me and I will answer you and will tell you great and hidden things that you have not known.” Jeremiah 33:3 ESV “Feelings live on the front row of our lives like unruly children clamoring for attention.” Dallas Willard I want to add to the above quote that feelingsContinue reading “What You Think, You Do”