Sandra Southerland

Forgiveness

I am so thankful that God has provided forgiveness for unintentional sins. He understands that we are ignorant sheep and many times don't know what we are doing. I am also thankful for the faithful shepherd,…

Numbers 15:17 (NASB)

God's Punishments

God's punishments for disobedience and or disbelief seem harsher than required. I have to remember that He is Just, in addition to being loving, merciful and compassionate. I know He has had more patience…

Numbers 14:1 (NASB)

The Signs of the Times

It is easy to be afraid in these times. I fear for what is happening in the Middle East. I am so thankful for Matthew 28: 18-20. I can trust Jesus no matter what happens.

Matthew 28:20 (NASB)

Laws of the Land

Our entire legal system is built upon the laws God gave Moses. Even though the language is a little different, it pretty much covers everything, including punishments.

Exodus 22:1 (NASB)

God's Patience with Egypt

used to wonder why God treated Egypt so cruelly. Now I see how patient He was. He started with what we would call simple 'magic' to open the hearts and minds of all the people to see He was the one and…

Exodus 12:13 (NASB)

Forsaken

The Psalmist exactly expresses how I feel. I am glad our salvation is not determined by our feelings!

Psalm 22:1 (NASB), Psalm 22:17 (NASB)

Wisdom from God

That is what I am seeking for - His wisdom. I am so glad we are never too old to learn and grow in His Word!

Proverbs 5:6 (NASB)

God Is More Forgiving Than We Give Him Credit For

Joseph is practicing favoritism, just like his father and his father before him. Nowhere do I see God chastising them for it. I would have considered it a sin. It is a good thing I am not God! I am…

Genesis 34:1 (NASB)

I Complain too Much!

I consider hardship to being tired, having stress at work and conflict with co-workers. I don't know what real hardship is! I want to get up every morning thanking God for this new day and his mercies.…

Proverbs 3:16 (NASB)

I Don't Understand

I don't understand why God allows what is in my mind sin, and then blesses those who commit those trangressions, just because they are his chosen ones. It is it doesn't really matter how you live, and…

Casting Out Demons

Why did Jesus send the demons into the swine? The swine would be killed, but not the demons. Wouldn't they be free to simply inhabit some other person?

Matthew 8:30 (NASB)

Examples of Faith

We don't know if Abraham's servant was a believer or not, yet God used him to answer Abraham's prayer. When Jesus healed Peter's mother-in-law, she got up and served him. In both cases, I think when got…

Genesis 24:6 (NASB)

Why Is It Always the Woman's Fault?

First Eve led Adam to sin. Then, Sarai did not believe God and gave Abram her servant. After that Lot's daughters. I know the men played a role, but our lack of trust from the very beginning is not…

Genesis 19:35 (NASB)

Languages

I don't understand why God did this. It seems that more problems arise when we don't understand each other. At any rate, we are headed that direction again. Are we not to the point that we (the human…

Genesis 13:1 (NASB)

Living Word

This year I not only want to know the Word of God better. I want to let God's Word live through me in all my relationships.

Proverbs 1:1 (NASB)

Relationships

The scripture talks about the faithfulness of husbands, wives and the church. This is not just physically, but also emotionally, relationally and in our deeds. Our actions need to match our words!