Author: ruthbillingsley

Fools In Sin Psalm 107:17-22 Some men become fools, Through rebellious days. Suffered affliction Because of their ways.   God’s people become fools when they are rebellious and live in sin.  Like the Israelites, when we disobey God’s commands we bring affliction and suffering to our lives.  We bring a lot of grief on ourselves. They hated…

Prisoners in Chains Psalm 107:10-16 Some sat in darkness And the deepest gloom. Prisoners in chains Despair to consume.   For they had rebelled Against God’s own words And despised counsel Of what they had heard.   So He caused them grief In bitter travail. With no one to help They stumbled and fell. Then…

Wanderers in the Wilderness Psalm 107:1-9 Psalm 107 is a call to worship.  It is a call to the people of God to remember all the ways He has rescued and will continue to rescue.  We need this today. Give thanks to the Lord. His goodness is sure. His love and His Word Forever endure.   Let…

During my trip to Greece in 2002, one of the places I visited was Mars Hill where Paul preached to the people of Athens. When Paul arrived in Athens, he became distressed over the many idols adorning the city. The Athenians and foreigners who frequented the market place were accustomed to hearing new philosophical and…

Every morning is a new beginning. God awakens us out of the darkness into His light of a new day. What a great opportunity to spend time with Him in prayer and bible study. Do you want to hear from God? Then be still and listen. He speaks through His word and the quietness of…

These are my memories of going to my grandparent’s farm in Washington, Oklahoma, but this is not only my story. It is history’s story as told to me by my Aunt Alvera. These are also her memories of growing up on the farm during the Great Depression of 1929-1939. Grandma and Grandpa’s house Down on…

I am 1/64 Chickasaw and grew up in Oklahoma. My grandmother, Maggie Mae Johnston Marti (1887-1972) was an original Chickasaw Nation enrollee. She lived in Washington and Purcell, Oklahoma and is the granddaughter of Judge Thomas Bates Johnston (1819-1897) Chief Justice of the Chickasaw Nation of the town of Byars, Oklahoma. My Aunt Alvera Walker…

This video of Alan Jackson singing “Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus” is one of my favorite hymns. May you be blessed as you listen. “O soul are you weary and troubled? No light in the darkness you see? There’s light for a look at the Savior And life more abundant and free.” Are you caught…

“By the breath of God ice is given, and the broad waters are frozen. Listen to this, O Job, stand still and consider the wondrous works of God.” Job 37:10,14 The winter storm of 2021 is a reminder of God’s omnipotence: God’s unlimited power, unlimited position, unlimited possibilities, unlimited authority, and unlimited might. God’s Omnipotence…

Valentine’s Day is this Sunday. I am reminded of my school days when I made my own valentine’s cards out of construction paper, cut into the shape of a heart. I gave them to my mom and dad, my friends, my teacher, and my classmates. Today we want to look at God’s valentine. His love…