Trust in the LORD, and do good; Dwell in the land, and feed on His faithfulness. Delight yourself also in the LORD, And He shall give you the desires of your heart. Psalm 37:3-4 NKJV Three-year- old niece Rachel asked her daddy if she could go up on the roof with him and walk around. […]
A few months ago I had a simple surgery that resulted in serious complications. Others ask how I keep smiling during personal turmoil. Even though my time in the hospital was miserable, the God-appointments were amazing! When people entered my room to do their jobs, God prompted me to say the right thing so they […]
Sure, we all have different energy levels and abilities, but I’m positive we have exactly the resources we need to fulfill the purposes God has for each of us. The next time you’re tempted to offer up the excuse, “I’m just too busy,” instead I challenge you to say what is the real reason: “It’s […]
We all have different energy levels and abilities, but I’m positive we have exactly the resources we need to fulfill the purposes God has for each of us. The next time you’re tempted to offer up the excuse, “I’m just too busy,” instead I challenge you to say what is the real reason: “It’s simply […]
In most recipes, the difference between making a crispy creation and a delightful dish is in two variables. Time and temperature. (Just like the old phone service you could call for that information!)… …We rarely will admit we’re burning out until it’s too late. The toast is already burnt. We’ve pushed the time and temperature […]
Little Johnny tossed a water balloon at Billy. A normal reaction from the teacher would be to reprimand Johnny, but this was not a normal day. Miss Jones cheered from the sidelines. Billy fell to the ground with laughter. The boys high-fived each other, and the next team lined up to enjoy this fun in […]
Remember gluing pink and red construction paper to a shoebox to create your Valentine’s mailbox? Paper folded in half cut in an ear shape—opened up to look just like a Valentine’s Day heart—or at least close enough to be selected for the prestigious mail box. We drizzled glue over the hearts, and sprinkled on glitter […]
When we live the story of grace others need to read, they get to know God as they get to know us. “God is our merciful Father and the source of all comfort. He comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others. When they are troubled, we will be able to […]
The role of most prayer group facilitators is to create a safe environment so Christians feel comfortable praying. It’s an opportunity to teach new ways to pray, but more importantly to show praying is as intimate as a conversation. Why is this important? Because small group prayer, while exceedingly beneficial, can be frightening. Yet as […]
A poll of those likely to vote, taken by Pulse Opinion Research for The Hill and released right after Independence Day, shows a majority believe President Barack Obama has made the country worse during his presidency. Over half (56 percent) of those surveyed believe Obama has made the country worse, while 35 percent state America […]
