Strength for the Task at Hand
“Be strong and courageous, and do the work. Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord God, my God, is with you. He will not fail you or forsake you until all the…
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Hypocrites
I hear from different people as to how they have been 'turned off' by something some Christian has done. Or they say that so-and-so is such a hypocrite.
A Warm and Soothing Sensation
A small unexpected miracle. "A warm and soothing sensation went through my whole foot"
On Being Humble
"Besides his full time career and his ministry to executives he is also pastoring a church he started this last year in the slums"
Rough Character
Years ago, there was a very rough character living in our community. Everyone avoided him. I spent a lot of Saturday mornings getting him out of bed.
Wavering Focus
I sanded and painted and tinkered and upholstered and it started to come together.
Struggling With Issues
"...showing mercy and compassion to others, not oppressing the widow or the fatherless, the alien or the poor and in your heart not thinking evil of others. Amen." Zechariah 7:9,10
To Humble Ourselves
Humble people seem to be blessed with pervasively portioned patience, peace, perseverance and unpretentiousness. Humble people are strong, solid, steadfast, sincere, serving and unswerving.
Cornerstone
The cornerstone is the first stone set in the construction of a masonry foundation, it
God’s Peace
My prayer for you: "Heavenly Father we love you. You heard our voice; you heard our cry for mercy. Because you turned your ear to us, we will call on you as long as…
Stiff Necked
Is there repercussion for not listening to the Lord? “Our Lord, our God, our Creator, we come to you and repent of our selfish attitudes and ask that you heal our stiff necks...
Can’t or Don’t Want to?
What are you addicted to? What are you unwilling to give up? What do you want more than time with God?
The Art of Listening
We too need to train our ears to hear the sound of the Master as He turns pages in our lives. "Whoever has ears, let them hear." Matthew 11:15
God’s Blessings
We shall receive God's blessing but we must remember that we too have a responsibility. Here are ten directives showing that God's grace upon us is 'His' response to 'our' actions.
God’s Peace in the Storms of Life
It is that time of year that we are faced with winter storms. During these storms the power often goes out in our neighborhood leaving us without power for light and heat.
Yes, Lord, Yes!
I suspect that God is just as frustrated with me when I say “yes” to Him and then don't do what He wants me to do.
Addicted to Sharing the Gospel
Last night we enjoyed supper and an evening of fellowship with friends. One of our friends said, with a big happy smile, that she was...
Oh Death, Where is Your Sting?
And if you are struggling with the loss or imminent loss of a loved one, take heart, there is hope and there is victory and it is found in the arms of Jesus.
Get In and Get Out!
Isn’t this a bit like being a ‘closet’ Christian? By this I mean that one becomes a Christian, studies about being a Christian, learn all about what it is to be a Christian, even…
Bear Much Fruit
We are called to be part of God's orchard. And as we stay on track with His desire & design we will be fruitful. And of course He prunes us & waters us too
Asking for Forgiveness
When I was young I would borrow money from my sister all the time. And I would usually pay it back.
Our Heart and our Treasure
As we allow Jesus to minister His cleansing and healing, God transforms our thoughts, emotions, desires, and actions, aligning our treasure with our heart.