The book of Numbers brings us a very interesting story, one that we are all familiar with: The story of the serpent that Moses raised up in the wilderness. The Children of Israel had once again become disheartened, and they cried out against God and Moses: "Why have...
Last week, in The Nehemiah Solution, Part 5, we saw that God has a mission for each of us. For some, it is across the ocean. For some, it is across town. For some, it is right next door. But we have now come to the place in Nehemiah's story where the wall is...
Last week, in The Serpent in the Wilderness, Part 2, we saw that though God doesn't always "remove" our problems, but He always provides a way out. That "way out" comes by looking to the cross, where Jesus was "lifted up." We have hope because Jesus laid down His life...
"Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest" (Matt 11:28) I learned an important lesson last week. Two years ago, I got aboard God's train. My path had led me down into the valley of cancer, and I knew there was no way in the world I...
I sometimes like to play this mental game: What if my home and goods were destroyed by flame? What if I were falsely accused and treated by everyone with disgust and shame? What if my family and each friend, Met an agonizing end? What if I shuddered in prison...
The time has come for thanking Christ for His blessings, new and...
Each time I see a butterfly Or a redbird in a tree, They remind me of the Lord above And nature's gifts He's given me. The beautiful lakes and mountains The ocean's and the seas, All gifts we take for granted, To do with as we please. Just look around at this great...
When morning dawns, I am looking ~ Things to praise and thank You for. Oh, God, they are so plenteous; Every second more in store ... The sunrise in its beauty, when The birds just start to stir, The music of the early morn ~ The beams of light that blur ... To look...
I didn't want to go to work this morning, when I got up my back hurt; Then I thought of Jesus' back as He laid there in the dirt. Shame on me My legs felt like they wouldn't hold me, couldn't go another step; Then I thought of Jesus' legs carrying that cross as His...
It is God that avengeth me, and that bringeth down the people under me, And that bringeth me forth from mine enemies: thou also hast lifted me up on high above them that rose up against me: thou hast delivered me from the violent man. Therefore I will give thanks unto...