Timmy could still feel the twist and the turns as he gently planted his feet on firm ground again. It was bright, and as he tried to refocus His eyes to the light, he looked back, peering at the dark tunnel he had just come through…
Continue reading →How marvelous it is to consider that you are being pursued by Father God who redeemed you by the blood of His Son Jesus Christ.
Continue reading →It was a humility explosion for me, and for William Smith, but God would need to intervene for this to happen.
Continue reading →I have a confession: I am a people-pleaser and perfectionist. I needed to throw away the idols. Making mistakes makes me feel less than valuable in others’ eyes. But one week, God allowed me to feel as if mistakes overwhelmed me. I forgot an appointment, I was rude to a waiter, and I had writing errors on a document. I felt embarrassed and shameful—cringing inwardly, knowing friends had seen my imperfections. Until I read Isaiah’s words. This is the way; … Continue reading →
If you instruct the brethren in these things, you will be a good minister of Jesus Christ, nourished in the words of faith and of the good doctrine which you have carefully followed. ~1 Timothy 4:6 NKJV Paul wanted him to remember when he had been nourished by faith words. The table is loaded with an abundance of food. Family get-togethers, holidays, or Sunday lunch brings out our best dishes–the turkey or ham cooked to perfection, creamy mashed potatoes, and … Continue reading →
I focus on this one thing: Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead, I press on to reach the end of the race and receive the heavenly prize for which God, through Christ Jesus, is calling us. ~Philippians 3:13-14 NLT To work on forgetting the past, I carried sentimental gifts, collections, and other accumulations to my garage for a garage sale. My dark and threatening path through divorce brought me a God-appointed mentor. I had joked with … Continue reading →
If you’re anything like me, sometimes waiting can be very difficult. Proverbs 13:12 says, “Hope deferred makes the heart sick. “And if I’m honest, even though I know God has a greater plan for our lives and His ways are better than anything we could ever imagine, waiting for the things our hearts longs for can at times make us feel like God has forgotten about us and that our dreams may never happen. Yet in faith—we still must wait…
Continue reading →Little Suzie was on a milk mission as she walked up the street, unaware of traffic that whizzed by her. …
Continue reading →Once we become adults, we lose the safety-net of knowing there is a superhero greater than ourselves…or do we?
Continue reading →Now turn from your sins and turn to God, so you can be cleansed of your sins. ~Acts 3:19 NLT As I turned the corner and squinted at the gate numbers, I knew I wasn’t finished lugging luggage. My wife and I and another couple were on our way to Nova Scotia, Canada, for mission work. With an hour layover in Chicago, we imagined we’d have time to catch our breath before our last leg of the flight. The terminal … Continue reading →
