"This is what the LORD says…… 'blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD, whose confidence is in him. He will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream. It does not fear when heat comes; its leaves are always green. It has no worries...
I gathered a handful of greeting cards from the table and sought somewhere to keep them. They were precious and I wanted to keep them safely. “I need a box,” I said to thin air and there was an immediate use for one of the cardboard boxes I can’t bear to throw away....
Last Thursday, we looked at the life of Sarah, and we learned that no matter how difficult our circumstances, we can rise up rejoicing in hope of the glory of God. We may not yet have the fulfillment of the promise, but we can rejoice because God keeps ALL His...
Last Thursday, in LESSONS ON REBIRTH FROM THE CHRISTMAS STORY, Part 2, we continued our look at what the Christmas story can teach us about the rebirth process. We saw that just like the angel choir that appeared to the Shepherds in the fields heralded the birth of...
"Next Mephibosheth grandson of Saul arrived from Jerusalem to welcome the king. He hadn't combed his hair or trimmed his beard or washed his clothes from the day the king left until the day he returned safe and sound." (2 Sam 19:24-25 The Message) Our lesson from...
Last week, in AT THE POOL OF BETHESDA, Part 3, we learned two things: The God never stops working, and whatever He is doing trumps whatever might be standing in the way! And secondly, we learned that just like Jesus never did anything by Himself, but only did what He...
Last week, in The Shepherd and His Flock, Part 4, we saw that Jesus is the "gate" to the sheep pen. He willingly took the fall for us, when we were the ones who deserved it, and as a result, salvation and eternal life are ours for the taking. There is just one catch:...
Last week, in The Shepherd and His Flock, Part 5, we saw that when we follow our Good Shepherd, when we let Him lead us, not only are we assured life eternal, but we are assured that He will be our provider, our protector, and our guide throughout life. God doesn’t...