"For you have need of steadfast patience and endurance, so that you may perform and fully accomplish the will of God, and thus carry away (and enjoy to the full) what is promised." (Hebrews 10:36) AMP In Nursing School we took weekly exams. Each...
Let your ‘Yes' be yes, and your ‘No,'no. .." (James 5:12 NIV) I couldn't wait to get to the hospital to see my father. He had suffered a stroke and the report given to me by the nurses was that he was dazed and confused. Being a nurse myself, I would not feel relieved...
"No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace." — Hebrews 12:11 (NIV) As a natural childbirth instructor, each week I had the pleasure to view the faithfulness of the couples as they came...
"My sheep listen to my voice." John 10:27 (NIV) Seven years ago my oldest son was in a near fatal accident. I still remember my excitement when I was given the news to come to the hospital. He was out of his coma. Enthusiasm overtook me. I was going to get to speak...
"Don't let your hearts stray away toward her. Don't wander down her wayward path." — Proverbs 7:25 (NLT) We were sitting at the kitchen table having a family discussion. My grandson, Victor, showed signs of boredom, when he began to wiggle in his chair and gaze all...
" . . . The earnest (heartfelt, continued ) prayer of a righteous man makes tremendous power available (dynamic in its working)." (James 5:16 AMP) On a drive home from work one night, my husband noticed the light on our car's instrument panel was going dim. Our car...
" ...and a little child shall lead them." Isaiah 11:6 ( NIV) It was fall, and deep within my spirit, I was longing to start singing Christmas carols. As I expressed my joy for this activity with my friends, I was hoping they would join me in my enthusiasm; but that...
"These trials are to test your faith, to show that it is strong and pure." (1 Peter 1:7 NLT) It's hard for us to perceive that God uses adversity for our good. However, I have a glimpse of this understanding as I think about the time I worked at the clinic...
"For as he thinks in his heart so is he. . ." —Proverbs 23:7 (AMP) I'll never amount to anything. . .I'm a nobody . . .nobody likes me. . .I'm just born to be this way. . . We often hear thoughts like these roaming around in our head. What we believe is a collection...