God is a God of order. He brought order out of chaos. He never intended for us to live at a phrenetic pace, with no time for quietness and rest. Our lives have seasons, to be sure, with varying levels of activity. The Spring of life may be filled with new hope, new experiences. Summer …
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Your Book
I love a good book. Audio books and e-books books are popular, but to me there is nothing like holding a book in your hands. Regardless of which form you choose, when you get right down to it, a book is one of the few things that really has the power to change someone’s life. Books can …
The Rope of Hope
One of the principles I have held to throughout my adult life is that you can do almost anything, as long as you know it won’t last forever. I believe that. You may have a situation that is trying your patience to the core. I guarantee you, it won’t last forever. If it’s a child …
Prayer for Today
Holy Spirit, ComeTouch this generationBreathe into us your LifeStir in us the Holy Flame Renew our mindsTransform our heartsBy the power of your wordRefresh our souls Give us the peaceThat passes understandingWe give you our anxieties,Our fears, our struggles Replace them withYour graceYour loveYour truth Holy Spirit, Come
ON THE WAY
Miracles. So much has been written and said about them. Why do they occur and why does God seem to intervene with a miracle in one situation, and remain silent in others? Why did God use miracles throughout scripture, and why and how does he use them today? I like the way CS Lewis explains …
More Than A Feeling
I almost titled this post, ‘Trust Your Feelings, Luke?” in homage to that old line from Star Wars. In that make believe world, Luke was encouraged to trust his feelings, but I want to ask each of you a question. Have your feelings ever steered you wrong? Have you ever been absolutely convinced of something, …
Roses in the Light
Roses in the Light I have a sweet friend who sent a dozen pale pink roses to me for my birthday. They were beautiful when they arrived, but over the next few days they opened up and became even more gorgeous. I placed them on a table in a prominent place in our living room …
Roses in the Light
Better
“…a better hope is introduced, through which we draw near to God” (Hebrews 7:19) Jesus is better – immeasurably better than everything that came before, the “guarantor of a better covenant” (Heb. 7:22), able to save to the uttermost those who draw near to God through him (Hebrews 7:25). Blood was an important part …
I’m Still Here
Have you ever been in a difficult situation you thought would never end? You felt abandoned, maybe even by God Himself? I have an idea this was how John the Baptist felt when he was in prison, while Jesus still walked the earth. After hearing things about Jesus’ ministry while he was in prison, John …
Life By The Way 