My favorite book in the Old Testament is the Psalms even though there are some that I don't fully understand, for the most part they seem to begin in depression and despair but end in praise and thanksgiving. I usually read one Psalm a day based on the day of the month, ie. April 1, … Continue reading I love the Psalms
Author: sandybiles87
Growth through Rejection
After leaving the church, we began the process of moving and getting on with our lives. We were successful and found a Christian lady to rent from quickly. We stayed there few months before finding a house that was more accommodating to our needs. I still had my teaching job and so was soon back … Continue reading Growth through Rejection
Rejected!
We had been on the church field about thirteen months when two of the deacons began a crusade to get rid of Frank. We were taken totally off guard. On our anniversary we were given a "pounding" which is the church collecting groceries for the pastor and surprising him with them at a reception. We … Continue reading Rejected!
What a Life
When I look back on my life from the vantage point of many years, I can't imagine any way to live life better than I have. Without Jesus my marriage would have failed. Without Jesus I would have lived a very messed up life causing no end of heartache to myself, my family, and others … Continue reading What a Life
from lonely to not
After about five weeks at the new school, I began to feel really lonely. I'd never been bothered with loneliness before, although I'd often been lonely. I had other activities that I enjoyed. But a real sense of aloneness began to take hold. The church I was attending was not the one I grew up … Continue reading from lonely to not
Following God’s Plans
After returning to North Texas for my sophomore year, I began feeling the Lord telling me that I needed to go home and study at the University of Houston. I didn't want to do this since I had always said "I'll never go to ;Courar High!'". I was involved with a small church just outside … Continue reading Following God’s Plans
My First Prayers
From the night I gave my life to Jesus, I sought to please Him is everything. Because I wanted to please Him there were many activities I refused to participate in which saved me much of the heartache I watched others go through. I began reading and studying the Bible to know Him more. I … Continue reading My First Prayers
Introducing myself
Hello, world, I am Sandy Biles. I am a retired teacher and chaplain. I am a widow since my husband passed away in 2014. I have three sons who are married and have raised my 9 grandchildren. I am living in the grace and sustaining power of my Lord and Savior. I desire to help … Continue reading Introducing myself
Give thanks in everything
"In everything give thanks for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you." 1 Thessalonians 4:18. How often the other college students in Bible study and I debated this scripture. How can one give thanks in everything? Aren't there some things that we just really aren't thankful for? … Continue reading Give thanks in everything
Repent…Jesus
Reading Matthew 4:17 today I was struck by the fact that the first sermon Jesus preached began with the word: Repent. This is the last word our culture wants to hear. The prevailing view is that nothing requires repentance. God loves us all and He is willing to take us all to live with Him … Continue reading Repent…Jesus
Sandy Biles 