God works in His time at His pace and in His perfect wisdom and will. James 1:16 instructs us to ask in faith, not doubt. We must ask in faith and then stand firm in belief as we wait. And hanging on to faith, especially now, seems a feat beyond man. However, without faith, we are lost. Tossed and driven by wind and wave.
Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” Matthew 28:19-20 There is always one … Continue reading Share Boldly
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. Hebrews 13:8(ESV) On the kitchen table is candy left over from the holiday. There are only a few packs of Caramel M & Ms. They are the only inhabitants of the candy bowl because either no one likes them or … Continue reading No Room for Improvement
Pray without ceasing. 1 Thessalonians 5:17 ESV A few weeks ago, there was a fatal accident at the end of my street. Two young men lost their lives. A memorial of flowers and two crosses stand in front of a splintered tree. Every time I pass it a sadness comes over me. Today as … Continue reading Driven to Your Knees
Whoever conceals his transgressions will not prosper, but he who confesses and forsakes them will obtain mercy. Proverbs 28:13 My granddaughter has spent the last few days with me. She is twenty months old and little tornado, intoeverything and quick as lightning. She is learning how toexpress herself and let you know what she wants … Continue reading Turning Away Doesn’t Mean It Goes Away
So the foolish ones went off to buy some oil; and while they were gone, the bridegroom arrived. The five who were ready went in with him to the wedding feast, and the door was closed. Matthew 25:10 (GNT) I had out the buttermilk, flour, and chicken on the counter. I had a taste for … Continue reading Caught Short
Let us, then, hold firmly to the faith we profess. For we have a great High Priest who has gone into the very presence of God - Jesus, the Son of God. Hebrews 4:14 (GNT) I was back on the road again this weekend. This time I visited the Ark Encounter and Creation Museum in … Continue reading Faith as Big as an Ark
Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” John 8:12 ESV It was terrific to get out of the house this weekend. Since the pandemic, like most, I have stayed close to home. However, this … Continue reading Stagnant Existence
Schwartz on Duty Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of life. Proverbs 4:23 My friend sent me a picture of her beloved lab mix Schwartz. In the photo, he was sitting in a chair on her back porch. She explained to me that he sits in it daily and … Continue reading Schwartz on Duty
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