tales from the belly of the whale

"But Jonah rose up to flee unto Tarshish from the presence of the LORD, and went down to Joppa; and he found a ship going to Tarshish: so he paid the fare thereof, and went down into it, to go with them unto Tarshish from the presence of the LORD. Jonah 1:3 So they took … Continue reading tales from the belly of the whale →

oh how I worry about my children

When my children were younger i was separated from them and unable to contact them for many months, it was an unbearable situation. Here are a few things I learned during that horrible time. There was a man that had a son long ago. The king of a foreign country besieged his nation and prevailed … Continue reading oh how I worry about my children →

Things I never got to teach my children

We were separated when they were teens and younger and here are some things i never got to teach them but wish i had. That there may be a day coming when they face famine, or the inability to purchase food, and that they need to know that the Lord will feed them, the same as … Continue reading Things I never got to teach my children →

Taking Our Eyes off of Jesus

The light of the body is the eye: if therefore thine eye be single, thy whole body shall be full of light. Matt 6:22 When the disciples were all enthralled looking at Moses and Elijah and Jesus, the Father interrupted them and said, "This is My Beloved Son, hear Him." And after six days Jesus … Continue reading Taking Our Eyes off of Jesus →

Is God Sexist?

Is God sexist? wow totally not. His judgement on a man is often based by the mans relationship with his wife. God doesn’t always say ‘great job on all those works you have been doing for Me’ He sometimes says: And this have ye done again, covering the altar of the Lord with tears, with … Continue reading Is God Sexist? →

Forward https://littlesanctuaryministries.com/2023/05/13/things-i-have-seen/ things I have seen https://littlesanctuaryministries.com/2023/05/13/things-i-have-seen-when-i-was-hungry-thirsty-a-stranger-naked-sick-and-in-prison-jail/ tales from the belly of the whale https://littlesanctuaryministries.com/2025/11/08/tales-from-the-belly-of-the-whale/ That emptiness inside https://littlesanctuaryministries.com/2019/06/02/that-emptiness-inside/ A Front Porch View of Jesus' life https://littlesanctuaryministries.com/2019/06/03/a-front-porch-view/ Repent!!!! (you tried that already?) https://littlesanctuaryministries.com/2019/06/07/repent-you-tried-that-already/ Its all about Jesus https://littlesanctuaryministries.com/2019/06/07/its-all-about-jesus/ Reading the Bible https://littlesanctuaryministries.com/2019/06/03/reading-the-bible/ What is Jesus like? https://littlesanctuaryministries.com/2019/06/02/what-is-jesus-like/ The Holy Spirit~ Please use caution … Continue reading Table of Contents →

Fear of Not Being Ready for Jesus’ Return

I would like to share a perspective on being ready for when Jesus returns or for if we die before then. This can cause so much anxiety and stress and trying to perfect ourselves. Fear of not being ready is very stressful and this post isnt to say we dont repent or we dont strive … Continue reading Fear of Not Being Ready for Jesus’ Return →

Jesus changed some things that were in the old testament- Food is one of those

In the old testament law there were certain foods that God called unclean and told the children of Israel not to eat. These are the beasts which ye shall eat: the ox, the sheep, and the goat, The hart, and the roebuck, and the fallow deer, and the wild goat, and the pygarg, and the … Continue reading Jesus changed some things that were in the old testament- Food is one of those →

Christians don’t kill people

Another thing Jesus changed from the old testament is killing people. Jesus said not to. Christians don’t kill people. Lots of people say they are Christians but “Christian” is what those that really follow Jesus are called. And the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch. Acts 11:26 Jesus never gave anyone that followed Him … Continue reading Christians don’t kill people →

the safest place to be is in His will

When we have given our lives over to the care of God through His Son Jesus we need not fear the end times. Jesus has all power and is able to keep us through it all. Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing? and one of them shall not fall on the ground without … Continue reading the safest place to be is in His will →