Tag: faith
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Precious Memories Happening Now
“Precious memories, how they linger How they ever flood my soul In the stillness, of the midnight Precious sacred scenes unfold” “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” John 14:27…
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It’s Actually Quite Simple
“Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in Me.” John 15:4 (NKJV) The Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke & John) are actually quite simple and simply marvelous in their assurance of truth and life. Sin leads…
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A they shall remain nameless…
I am preparing the construct of a new book and was reading today about the two spies that Joshua sent in to explore the promised land, “especially Jericho.” Two men that we must assume were men of absolute integrity, incredible bravery, trustworthy to protect the entire nation of Israel and yet, nameless. Joshua 2. We…
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A Day of Receiving
To the little girl that told me the story of Peter walking on the water toward Jesus, then wavering and sinking as his faith waned, only to be rescued by Jesus. Thank you. You were a blessing to my warm heart and tired legs. I don’t know why God compelled me to walk up to…
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Have You Considered the Mighty Palm Tree
I’m sure like many of you, I watched as Hurricane Melissa tore through the Caribbean, leaving devastation in her path. As I scoured to watch and view whatever video and photo images that I could find, I was again struck by the force of these horrible storms and the ability of palm trees to survive…
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Problem or Opportunity? Our choice.
“We are right at the cliff. And I’ve been warning about this for almost a month now, that we have enough money to get us through the end of October. But after that, the government has to reopen,” Rollins said Tuesday on.” Brooke Rollins, US Secretary of Agriculture Now is a chance for the Church…
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Tired & Ready
Dad, can I be honest and tell you that I am struggling to feel your presence this morning? I have read my Bible. I have prayed. I have watched podcasts. I have sought and listened to Billy Graham vids. I just feel empty. “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will…
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Landmines or Land Mining
Wikipedia defines land mines as “A land mine, or landmine, is an explosive weapon often concealed under or camouflaged on the ground, and designed to destroy or disable enemy targets.” I believe this is how Satan defines those of us who are sold out to Jesus Christ. We are, or certainly should be, Satan’s greatest…
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The Bible Tells Me So!
If a train was barreling toward your car while it was stuck on train tracks, would you want me to pull you from the stuck car or helplessly try and push your car off the tracks? If your house was burning with flames breaking through the windows and roof, would you have me save you…
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Are the headlines troubling or promise affirming?
“You will hear of wars and rumors of wars, but see to it that you are not alarmed. Such things must happen, but the end is still to come. Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be famines and earthquakes in various places. All these are the beginning of birth pains.…