Are you struggling with something right now? I may not want to admit it but, I am. Sometimes it seems like the struggles never cease. In these times when we wish we could step out of this reality and into an alternate one, it’s important to remember that God knows what we are going through. He may not fix the situation but He does in fact care about us. So much so, that He prepared a place in heaven that will be so amazing, it’s beauty and wonder will far outweigh the struggl

If my pastor were to teach something unbiblical, how would I know? The book of 2 Peter teaches the 4 D’s of a false teacher. Destruction, Doom, Depravity, and Deception. First off, we should always remember that Revelation 22:18-19 tells us anyone who hears the words of the the Bible and adds to them, God will add to them the plagues that are written in it. And, anyone who takes away from it, He will take away their place in the book of life. The Bible also says that it is no

“Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” Hebrews 11:1 NKJV I encourage you to read Hebrews 11 as you go through this short study This post may contain affiliate links. Which means, if you choose to click a link and make a purchase, I may receive a commission from that purchase. If you choose to make a purchase and support my blog, I am truly thankful for your support and would love to hear about it. You can send me a message at tanya@

Have you ever wondered what your purpose is as a Christian? Are you wondering what you should be doing? The Bible tells over and over to go out into the world and teach others about God's love and the sacrifice Jesus made on the cross for our sins. This also requires us to be vigilant. Satan is cunning and has had many more years to practice his deception than we have had to practice our faith. It is so easy for us to fall for the lie that he has created to lure us away from

“Now godliness with contentment is great gain.” Many of us desire from time to time or perhaps all the time, to have larger homes, more spending money, more free time, or just the ability to buy something we want without looking at the price tag and mentally running through the budget numbers before making our way to the checkout line. Though it's no harm to dream of an easier life or simply one with less financial stress, the desire to become rich can lead to trouble if it b

Heavenly Father, let my voice sing out through the rain and catch the ear of one searching for the truth of Your love. This post may contain affiliate links. Which means, if you choose to click a link and make a purchase, I may receive a commission from that purchase. If you choose to make a purchase and support my blog, I am truly thankful for your support and would love to hear about it. You can send me a message at tanya@scripturesparrow.com or comment below to reach me. H

Maybe you’ve heard it said that Christians are in this world but not OF it. Many believers have NOTW stickers on their cars or wear it proudly on t-shirts, but do we really know what it means to be living in this world and not become a product of it? This post may contain affiliate links. Which means, if you choose to click a link and make a purchase, I may receive a commission from that purchase. If you choose to make a purchase and support my blog, I am truly thankful for y

Growing a garden with Jesus. As I was putting together my fall vegetable garden plan of attack and researching the appropriate seedlings to start in my zone, I realized this zone thing was more than just a seasonal planting guide. Just like we have instructions for when to plant certain seeds, and when to harvest certain garden goodies, the same goes for sharing our faith and sewing spiritual seeds. This post may contain affiliate links. Which means, if you choose to click a

How too I praise Him and share His love when I'm feeling broken and running out of faith. Not every prayer or song of praise is spoken with ease and peace. Sometimes I struggle to get out the words or string together a melody that doesn’t align with how I’m feeling right now. I recommend reading Romans 12 along with this short devotion. This post may contain affiliate links. Which means, if you choose to click a link and make a purchase, I may receive a commission from that p

Do you ever struggle with having enough faith? It can be tough to tell your friends about Jesus when you are going through a rough patch yourself and you don't feel like your faith is strong enough. Well, sometimes those rough patches are exactly what we need to go through in order to grow our faith to handle the next step on our spiritual path. I recommend reading Acts chapter 28 along with this short study. (quick tip: click on the Bible verse references in blue to access Y

Any big decision in our lives can be intimidating. Am I making the right choice? Is this really what God wants me to do? What if I’m wrong? Maybe we don’t always hear that still small voice telling us exactly what to do next but we can have faith that God is always with us no matter what. I know I don’t always make the right discussions. Sometimes I imagine that God is sitting on His throne shaking His head at me and thinking, “oh, you silly human,” but wether I make mistakes

Have you ever been accused of offending someone but they can’t seem to tell you exactly why they have become offended? Or have you every been persecuted for your beliefs without provocation or event? Was is someone you loved or trusted? Just as these situations seem to be increasing in popularity around the world, they are well know in the world of Christians. I encourage you to read Acts 25 in your Bible along with this short study. This post may contain affiliate links. Whi

Oh, the things we walk away from when we take a stand for what we believe in... The world today is a dark place. So many of us get easily caught up in our day-to-day routine of chores, work, family, and entertainment, and its easy to miss what is happening on the other side of the door. So focused on what needs to be accomplished, many a Christian has no idea just how complacent they have become. When one day, the world confronts you, will you be able to stand for what you be

Speaking up to protect the weak is something many a non-confrontational person may do in a situation that calls for it, but are we as quick to speak up for what’s wrong when the price we might pay is great and those we speak against are considered normal or protected by others? This post may contain affiliate links. Which means, if you choose to click a link and make a purchase, I may receive a commission from that purchase. If you choose to make a purchase and support my blo

Am I using excuses to avoid sharing my faith in awkward situations? Do I put the work of witnessing on others? Why do we sometimes pass off the responsibility of telling people about Jesus? “And how shall they preach unless they are sent? As it is written: “How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the gospel of peace, Who bring glad tidings of good things!”” Romans 10:15 NKJV This post may contain affiliate links. Which means, if you choose to click a link and make a pu

When lines are drawn in the sand and people begin to choose sides, suddenly the things that make believers unique in this world will make them targets of hate and slander. Why? Because we are not of this world, we are only staying in it for a while. We are only temporary residents until the Lord’s return. This post may contain affiliate links. Which means, if you choose to click a link and make a purchase, I may receive a commission from that purchase. If you choose to make a

“Jesus, knowing that the Father had given all things into His hands, and that He had come from God and was going to God, rose from supper and laid aside His garments, took a towel and girded Himself. After that, He poured water into a basin and began to wash the disciples’ feet, and to wipe them with the towel with which He was girded.” John 13:3-5 NKJV This post may contain affiliate links. Which means, if you choose to click a link and make a purchase, I may receive a commi

I invite you to read John 9;1-34 along with this short devotion This post may contain affiliate links. Which means, if you choose to click a link and make a purchase, I may receive a commission from that purchase. If you choose to make a purchase and support my blog, I am truly thankful for your support and would love to hear about it. You can send me a message at tanya@scripturesparrow.com or comment below to reach me. Have a blessed Day. The most people will never know or u

God doesn’t tell us only to love when it is convenient or comfortable. Sometime we are called to show love in difficult times and places. Being afraid to love someone because I think they will hurt me is allowing fear to block my ability to achieve the goals God has set for me. Which means, I’m telling God no! I don’t know about you, but whenever I say "no" to God, there are consequences. *facepalm* Apparently, I cannot learn from my experiences without them. *sigh* This post

How can I simply, not be afraid? If I just say, “I am not afraid,” does it happen? Not really. Instead I must put my #faith and trust in the Lord to take care of the things that cause me fear so that I may let go of the fears that I have. He never fails to help me in my time of need, even if I cannot see it until much later. This post may contain affiliate links. Which means, if you choose to click a link and make a purchase, I may receive a commission from that purchase. If