The Cornerstone

Written By Betty Predmore

We are so good at "picking and choosing”. When something doesn’t fit our mold, meet our expectations, or jive with what we think, we toss it to the side or we ridicule it. Is it fear of the unknown or different that causes us to act this way? Or is it merely our ignorance?

Jesus was different. He didn't fit the mold of the people of the time. He didn't meet the expectations or jive with what so many were thinking. He scared people with his teachings and preachings. He scared people with his healings and miracles. He scared people with his prophecizing of what was to come. He was rejected by so many. His words were denied by the masses.

But God took that precious son that he had sent to earth, and He used him to bring a new understanding of peace among men. He used him to unite tribes of people, and to join together beliefs. Jesus, that rejected man of wisdom, became the Messiah of mankind. He became the Prince of Peace, the Lord of Lords. Jesus became our cornerstone.

Like Jesus, we should never be afraid to be different, if it is because we are following the will of God. We should not fear to be obedient to his word, despite what ridicule might come our way. God will take his bold, fearless, obedient people and use them in ways they could never imagine. And stone by stone, he will build his kingdom.

Betty Predmore

Betty Predmore is a writer, blogger, speaker and ministry leaders. She is the founder of Mom-Sense, Inc., a ministry designed for mentorship, connection and service to women of all life circumstances. Through this ministry, women are encouraged and supported with scripture and life application. Mom-Sense helps women overcome life struggles through small group classes with biblical curriculum, individual counseling, bible studies, and other areas of support.

Betty also directs the Imperial Valley Life Center, which is a non-profit faith-based pro life women’s resource center. She has a passion for saving the unborn and supporting mothers through pregnancy and motherhood.

Betty loves to speak at events, sharing the love of Jesus with other women. She does this through practical life application mingled with God’s word, and sprinkled with humor. Having experienced a broken home, divorce, abuse, grief, single motherhood, blended families, and adoption, she uses the broken places and movement of God in her own life to share His word in an inspiring way. She enjoys sharing her blogs on social media as a way of reaching out on a broader spectrum. Betty has many speaking topics which can be found on her website: www.bettypredmore.com

As an author, she has had the opportunity to impact women and reach deep into their hearts with her words of inspiration and encouragement. Through Pondering Virtue and Whispered Grace, she has created wonderful tools for the woman who is seeking direction in her spiritual walk.

Betty serves on the writing team of A Wife Like Me, and is also a contributor to Moms Encouraging Moms and Gift of Thorns. Her blogs have appeared in several magazine publications throughout the years including Southern Faith Magazine, Purposeful Life, and Aspiring Woman Magazine.

While Betty thrives on her ministry opportunities, her greatest blessings come from being a wife to Jim and a mama to their wonderful collection of children, who bring joy, laughter, and an occasional tear to her days.


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