Today's mini-sermon is the first in a short series based upon Acts 27. In part 1 of this series, Paul is being transported to Rome aboard a merchant ship. They are in a place called "Fair Havens" and winter is coming on. Paul has advised that they winter in Fair...
King David was hounded by Saul. The prophet Elijah was threatened by Jezebel. Paul was harmed by Alexander the metalworker. Even Jesus was betrayed by Judas. Has one person ruined your joy? Is there a name of a person, and when you hear that name you feel defeated,...
As you and your families are preparing to enter the New Year, remember that we can give ALL of our problems to Him, for He empowers us to do ALL things! "I can do ALL things through Christ who gives me strength!" (Phil. 4:13). I had this mouse -- or perhaps...
"Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled." (Matt 5:6) As Christians, we are all familiar with the "good day/bad day" phenomenon. One day we feel "good" about ourselves, about our relationships, about our friendships with God,...
"One day the angels came to present themselves before the Lord, and Satan also came with them. The Lord said to Satan, "Where have you come from?" Satan answered the Lord, "From roaming through the earth and going back and forth in it." Job 1:6-7Several weeks ago I...
Oh Lord of the Lambs Shepherd of Your flock… We wander lost and You find us When we stray we are pulled back When we are weary You carry us And when we tarry behind, You wait. When we hunger You lead us to pastures new When we are thirsty You source for us a stream...
The Lord is my strength, my shield and rock I call Him all that and so much more He keeps His promises to the last word Like now, my life is just enough proof. I tell Him, “Father, take this away from me” I close my eyes and it is gone that bothers me I tell Him, “My...
This is the first in a short series inspired by Melo, our beloved Parrotlet. "He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart. You will not fear the terror of night, nor the arrow that...
"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." (Matthew 11:28) I picked up our youngest granddaughter, five year-old Brooke, from preschool. The next hour was a fun time as together we explored the tiny birds in Granddaddy’s blue bird box,...
"Can papyrus grow tall where there is no marsh? Can reeds thrive without water? While still growing and uncut, they wither more quickly than grass. Such is the destiny of all who forget God; so perishes the hope of the godless. What he trusts in is fragile;...