Author Archives: Cynthia

“Since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.” Romans 5 v 1. When God redeemed you and declared you righteous through Jesus Christ, He gave you seven spiritual blessings that ensure the eternal nature of salvation. The first of these blessings is Peace with God. (lookContinue reading “Peace with God”

In Luke 18 v 9-14 we read one of the forty parables that Jesus told the crowds that gathered around him. Jesus was a wonderful story teller. He mesmerized his audience with culturally relevant, simple stories that always ended with a call to decision. Those who genuinely seek Him, just as his original audience, ponderContinue reading “The Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector”

I’ve been feeling the need to do something about my ever waning patience for quite some time. The older I get, the less patience I seem to have for anything or anyone. This is neither productive nor helpful. More importantly, it is not Christ-like. I have tried the “fake it till you make it” strategy.Continue reading “Pride and Patience”

Pick Up Your Bible was started to encourage fellow Christians to read the Bible. Pretty simple. Our lives as Christians become truly remarkable when we take the time to study the Word of God and pray in the Holy Spirit. The only way to know God is to have Him show you who He is.Continue reading “Why Here Why Now”

I’m Cynthia, a follower of Jesus Christ. In my journey as a Christian, I’ve gone through periods of being lost within my faith. I know I’m not the only one. Many experience the same “wrestling with God” every day. You see, it’s easy to think you know God. We assume we know what He wouldContinue reading “Hello.”