Barbara Hinther

Wandering in the Desert

Wandering in the Desert “He found him in a desert land and in the howling waste of the wilderness; he encircled him, he cared for him, he kept him as the apple of his eye.” Deuteronomy 32:10 ESV “The soul always knows what to do to heal itself. The challenge is to silence the mind.”Continue reading “Wandering in the Desert”

Intimacy or Insecurity

Insecurity or Intimacy? “For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline.” 2 Timothy 1:7 “Don’t let getting lonely make you reconnect with toxic people. You shouldn’t drink poison just because you’re thirsty.” Morgan Freeman Truth: We cannot nor should we have intimacy with toxic people.Continue reading “Intimacy or Insecurity”

Christianity: Counterintuitive

“Then Jesus said to his disciples, “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me.” Matthew 16:24 NIV “The astonishing paradox of Christ’s teaching and of Christian experience is this: if we lose ourselves in following Christ, we actually find ourselves. True self-denial is self-discovery. To liveContinue reading “Christianity: Counterintuitive”

Contempt: Antidote is Kindness

“Whoever oppresses the poor shows contempt for their Maker, but whoever is kind to the needy honors God.” Proverbs 14:31 NIV “Contempt is the weapon of the weak and a defense against one’s own despised and unwanted feelings.” – Alice Duer Miller. We all have judged. We all have been judged. It’s elevating ourselves at someone’sContinue reading “Contempt: Antidote is Kindness”

Under Construction

“Give your complete attention to these matters. Throw yourself into your tasks so that everyone will see your progress. Keep a close watch on how you live and on your teaching. Stay true to what is right for the sake of your own salvation and the salvation of those who hear you.” 1 Timothy 4:15-16Continue reading “Under Construction”

It is Good

It is Very Good “And God looked upon all that He had made, and indeed, it was very good. And there was evening, and there was morning—the sixth day.” Genesis 1:31 Berean Standard Bible “Well done is better than well said.” –Benjamin Franklin We are created in the Image of God. We have thoughts, actionsContinue reading “It is Good”

Audience of One

Who’s in Your Audience? “For it is not the one who commends himself who is approved, but the one whom the Lord commends.” 2 Corinthians 10:18 ESV “When we want human approval and esteem and do what we do for the sake of it, God courteously stands aside because, by our wish, it does notContinue reading “Audience of One”

Does Love Conquer All?

Or, it isn’t about me “Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” John 15:13 NIV “Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength while loving someone deeply gives you courage.” Lao Tzu If you believe Love is a Person, Jesus. Yes. He conquered all, even death. ItContinue reading “Does Love Conquer All?”

Just Because You’re…

“When did we see you sick or in prison and visit you? The king will answer them, ‘I can guarantee this truth: Whatever you did for one of my brothers or sisters, no matter how unimportant they seemed you did for me.’” Matthew 25:37-40 “Do all the good you can, by all the means youContinue reading “Just Because You’re…”

Humiliation or Humility

“In the same way, you who are younger, submit yourselves to your elders. All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, ‘God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.’ Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on himContinue reading “Humiliation or Humility”