Can you remember having a day like this when you counted “woes” instead of blessings? The enemy of our soul is happy when we are distracted by the trials that we are experiencing. Then we won’t notice God’s beauty surrounding us. My mind was on me and all I needed to accomplish, instead of remembering all Jesus has done for me. …
Continue reading →Prior to the coming of the Messiah, the priest had to repeat the same duties for the same people over and over, year after year. Those sacrifices were only a temporary fix to an ongoing problem. The High priest was constantly on his feet in service for the needs of the people, and no doubt he was worn out at the end of the day. ..
Continue reading →Relationships can be a lot of work. But, there’s one secret, that if you remember to do this first, you can resolve conflicts.
Continue reading →Worship through weakness. This is the key to effectively reaching the heart of God. He wants us to rely on Him, not on ourselves.
Continue reading →Make the commitment to have the right focus. Be thankful for your many blessings. Use them to be a blessing to others each and every day. …
Continue reading →Hurricanes Ian and Nicole hit the Florida coast forty-three days apart in 2022. Since I experienced both, I quickly learned the importance of being prepped and ready with multiple backup plans. Pre-prepping for a hurricane requires collecting shelf-stable groceries, buying a large supply of safe water, fueling vehicles, and stashing some cash. Additionally, we needed all life’s important paperwork gathered and near us. As an actual hurricane approaches, we move the outside furniture in. Dining umbrellas can become javelins. We … Continue reading →
God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore, we will not fear though the earth gives way, though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea, though it waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble at it swelling. ~Psalm 46: 1-3 ESV The Attack Sam slept soundly until his alarm clock suddenly awoke him. But his brain couldn’t comprehend the alarming news he saw when he turned on the television. Sam was … Continue reading →
Be expecting a visitor, for sharing Christ’s love is our ultimate objective. May our Bridegroom find us sharing His story when He comes.
Continue reading →Only two remained. I would soon see God in the seasons. As I sat on my old antique porch glider, I watched as two hummingbirds fought over the lone feeder, hanging just outside my den window. Just a few days before, I had cleaned all my feeders but only put one back in the backyard. And just a few weeks before, a dozen hummingbirds had created a war zone in the back and side yards as they vied for nectar … Continue reading →
We can enter each day knowing that in the spiritual realm, our Bridegroom Jesus, has planted for us a rose hedgerow of His divine love.
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