Glenda Shouse: The One Who Never Changes

Therefore thus says the Lord God, “Behold I lay in Zion a stone for a foundation, a tried stone, a precious cornerstone, a sure foundation; whoever believes will not act hastily.” Isaiah 38:16 NKJV Shifting sand, sinking ground, the Earth buckling and splitting open…. The world around us is constantly changing. It seems to be a state of flux. Where do we turn? Where do we go to find stability, assurance, and a firm foundation? No matter what is happening in … Continue reading →

Glenda Shouse: Disillusioned

Find rest, O my soul, in God alone; my hope comes from Him. Psalm 62:5 NIV Disappointment, sadness or displeasure because someone or something has failed to fulfill our hopes or expectations. That is disillusionment. We allow disillusionment to become a part of who we are by turning our eyes, our hopes, and our expectations, to the wrong place. Our focus becomes inward instead of upward to God and outward to others. Let’s look at someone in the Bible who … Continue reading →

Glenda Shouse: He Loves Me

That Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; that you, being rooted and grounded in love, may be able to comprehend with all the saints what is the width and length and depth and height— to know the love of Christ which passes knowledge; that you may be filled with all the fullness of God. Ephesians 3:17b-19 NKJV He loves me, he loves me not, he loves me, he loves me not… I remember plucking a daisy and pulling … Continue reading →

Glenda Shouse: The After-Christmas Blues

Blessed is the man who listens to me watching daily at my gates. Proverbs 8:34 NKJV The decorations are put away. The tree has been recycled. There are no more presents to open. I feel like I am a balloon that is losing air and slowly wilting away. The fun and laughter of sharing with family and friends is over and all is back to normal. But wait! What is “normal”? Take a minute to reflect on why we celebrated. … Continue reading →

Español: Contributor Glenda Shouse: No te lo Pierdas: Don’t Miss It!

Ah! Llegó la Navidad volando de la misma manera que la motocicleta pasa rugiendo. Quiero que mi corazón se concentre en la parte importante de la celebración–Jesús. Él es la razón por la que celebro y planifico momentos especiales con familiares y amigos. Si no estoy presente en la estación, consciente de las cosas que llenan mi corazón, mente, y tiempo, perderé la verdadera celebración, el nacimiento de Jesús. Lo mejor de la Navidad es esperar con expectación este día … Continue reading →

Glenda Shouse: The Perfect Cake

See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him. 1 John 3:1 NKJV Mmmmm… That bowl of butter-cream icing looks yummy. It is ready to be lavished on three perfect cake layers. Oh, wait a minute. They’re not perfect. One cake is split and another has a missing piece that … Continue reading →

Glenda Shouse: Don’t Miss It!

Zoom! There goes Christmas flying by the same way the motorcycle roared past. I want my heart to be focused on the important part of the season–Jesus. He is the reason I celebrate and plan special times with family and friends. If I’m not present in the moment, aware of the things filling my heart, mind, and time, I will miss the true celebration, the birth of Jesus. A big part of Christmas is anticipating the special day. As I … Continue reading →

Español: Glenda Shouse: El Me Ama: He Loves Me

Para que por la fe Cristo habite en sus corazones, y para que, arraigados y cimentados en amor, sean ustedes plenamente capaces de comprender, con todos los santos, cuál es la anchura, la longitud, la profundidad y la altura del amor de Cristo; en fin, que conozcan ese amor, que excede a todo conocimiento, para que sean llenos de toda la plenitud de Dios. Efesios 3:17-19 (RVC) Él me ama, no me ama, me ama, no me ama… Recuerdo el … Continue reading →

Español: Glenda Shouse: Contando las Aflicciones: Counting Woes

¡Que todo lo que respira alabe al Señor! ¡Aleluya! Salmos 150:6 (RVC) Yo estaba teniendo un día de “ay de mí”, solamente contando todos los problemas de mi vida. ¿Usted recuerda haber tenido un día como este cuando usted solo recordó “las aflicciones” en lugar de las bendiciones? El enemigo de nuestra alma es feliz cuando estamos más enfocados en las pruebas que estamos experimentando. Entonces no nos damos cuenta de las maravillas de Dios que nos rodea. Mi mente … Continue reading →

Glenda Shouse: The Prayer Closet

But you, when you pray, go into your room and when you have shut your door, pray to your Father who is in the secret place. Matthew 6:6a NKJV Nineteen children. That’s right. John Wesley’s mother, Susanna, had a very large family so she was constantly busy. When she wanted to be alone with the LORD and pray, she would pull her apron up over her head. Then the children would know not to disturb her. They knew she was … Continue reading →

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