by Kristene O'Dell | Mar 13, 2020 | One Small Voice, Roots
“Pride is essentially competitive in nature. We pit our will against God’s.” ~ Ezra Taft Benson I saw a quote today by Elizabeth Elliot that spoke volumes. She said, “Maturity starts with the willingness to give oneself.” It struck at the core of what Father has...
by Kristene O'Dell | Feb 14, 2020 | Roots
“All things must come to the soul from its roots, from where it is planted. The tree that is beside the running water is fresher and gives more fruit.” ~ Saint Teresa of Avila The Greek word often used for [root] in the New Testament means this: to render firm,...
by Kristene O'Dell | Jan 29, 2020 | Roots
“Sow for yourselves righteousness; reap steadfast love; break up your fallow ground, for it is the time to seek the LORD, that he may come and rain righteousness upon you.” Hosea 10:12 (ESV). The expression, “Break up your fallow ground” (Hosea 10:12;...
