Fruit of Peace
Peace is not an emotion. Peace is a Person. Be blessed with peace, not as the world knows peace, but the peace that Jesus gives from his person and presence. He can never be…
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When Christmas Does Not Look Like Christmas
Christmas doesn’t look like Christmas at all, (especially with the challenges of COVID 19
Letting God Lead
Recently I found myself talking with a friend on this very topic. She felt as if God was telling her that a new season was coming, but she didn’t know what to do in…
Divine Appointments
My seat was in row thirty-seven, a window seat in the back of the plane. The seat beside me had an “occupied” sign on it, so I knew that the occupant must have boarded…
Giving God Thanks and Praise
Today’s thought is my personal testimony. 11 months ago I suffered a minor stroke and also Bell’s palsy at the same time which is quite rare. I went through barrages of tests and X-rays…
The Value of Godliness
Surely, you and I don’t welcome suffering, but it makes us better people if we continue to trust God. While we may not feel better, we become better.And God will reward us with the…
By Definition
In the midst of healing from a profound heartbreak, the clarity and depth of God’s love burned through me as ferociously as the moment I first received Christ into my life. The intensity of…
Where is God’s Place?
I am going to ask a serious question. We have all faced it including myself,
Seed Planter
How much faith do you need to plant a seed and to make it grow? Planting feels like a lot of work without seeing much results on the spot.
David’s Tears
When I was young, most boys were told that a man doesn't cry. It showed emotional weakness and loss of control. A boy that cried was told he was acting like a girl! But…
Putting Out Fires
Wickedness is like fire, it does not stay in one place, but burns out of control.
Pay Back Time
The Holy Spirit is the guide who nudges our heart when we are prone to get off God’s track. Pay attention to the stirrings of your soul.
Leaning on God
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding.” Proverbs 3:5
Soulful Rest
Jesus saw the burdens that were put on the people and knew how weary they felt. He called the people to come to him instead.
Five Reasons Why God Calls His People “Sheep”
Sheep need a shepherd. Sheep need a constant overseer. Other animals can fend for themselves. But not sheep. Sheep need a shepherd whose life work is to care for his sheep.
Pursuing God
It is easy to postpone quiet times with God. God makes a promise: “Draw near to God and He will draw near to you.” James 4:8
Deliver Us from Evil
I grew up saying the Lord's Prayer. I've said it so often that I to tend to rattle through the words. Many of us do, I suppose. In fact, I read that if I…
Temptations: Doors Closing
We were driving through a small town in southwestern British Columbia when I noticed the sign on a clothing store. The store was called TEMPTATIONS. Interesting name, I thought. Then I smiled when I…
Guard Your Heart
“Above all else, guard your heart, for it affects everything you do.” Proverbs 4:23 (NLT) Years ago I said to my brother, “I’m not sure if that’s supposed to be a compliment or an…