Surmounting the Insurmountable
Surmounting the insurmountable often seems impossible, but with God’s help we can do what’s impossible in our own strength. …
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The Valley of Decision
In the valley of decision, we are faced with whether we will trust God to help us make the right decision–and He will never fail us. …
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Known by the Fruits
We are known by the fruits. If our fruit is shabby or comes in small quantities, we need to ask God to help us make a change. …
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Living with Change
Living with change is never easy, but God brings and allows it to grow our trust and faith in Him and to move us closer to His plan. …
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Born with a Purpose
We are all born with a purpose, so don’t sell God short. His plan is beyond our wildest dreams and will lead to peace. …
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Awaken the Dawn
We can awaken the dawn in many ways, but incorporating some form of worship will change our perspective on the day. …
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Got It but Didn’t Want It
By the second day, he had figured out work was involved in this school thing. I dropped him off in his room and listened to him scream as I walked away. Although he soon quieted down, he was no more ready to go to school the following day than he had been the second day. He got what he wanted, but didn’t want it when he got it. …
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Taking the Chastisement
She knew what she’d done—and took her punishment willingly…
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Living like a Fog
Your life is like the morning fog—it’s here a little while, then it’s gone. ~James 4:14b NLT No one said living like a fog was easy. The fog rolled in, but not because outside cold air collided with warm air. Our rented house reeked with age—constructed in the early 1900s. Although not exceptionally spacious, the ceilings boasted of their height, and the owner had decided to put only a tiny amount of insulation in the attic area. Summers proved pleasant. … Continue reading →
Can’t Entertain God
What makes you think I want all your sacrifices?” says the Lord. “I am sick of your burnt offerings of rams and the fat of fattened cattle. ~Isaiah 1:11 NLT I’ve discovered I can’t entertain God. I suppose the first entertaining I did—other than as a child wanting attention—came at the first church I pastored. Someone concocted the idea we should have a womanless beauty contest, so a few deacons and I dressed as women, paraded before church members, and let … Continue reading →