Before we delve into today's topic, a brief description of the phrase "turning the tables" would benefit those of you who are unfamiliar with such a term... to reverse one's position relative to someone else, especially by turning a position of disadvantage into one...
Continuing our focus on the theme of "Turning of the Tables", we come to two more instances in the Scriptures, where we see distinctly how the good Lord "turned the tables" on seemingly adverse situations. Tongue... The farewell message of Moses: the children of...
"So be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid and do not panic before them. For the Lord your God will personally go ahead of you. He will neither fail you nor abandon you." (Deuteronomy 31:6 NLT) "Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil,...
We have often heard it said, preached from the pulpit, sung about, etc., that we are supposed to praise God in the midst of our troubles. After all, isn't it a Biblical concept? "We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they help us...
The many types of trees in the world can be simplistically placed into two categories: evergreens, which keep their leaves or needles all year long; and deciduous, which lose their leaves in the fall and do not put on new leaves again until the spring. What does this...
"Stop and smell the roses" is a great English expression meaning that we should relax and take time out of our busy schedules to enjoy and appreciate the beauty of life (https://en.wiktionary.org). I'm afraid I'm not very good at this. My life is far too busy....
Sometimes we wake up, expecting a day just like any other. And, with no warning life gets complicated. Then what happens? I was flying home to Orlando from Chicago. Seated beside me in the plane was a little girl. I turned toward her. "Are you traveling by yourself?"...
One of my husband's new favorite things to do is to hike. I say "new" because there aren't any mountains in the coastal town of Belgium where he grew up. Besides, he is legally blind in one eye and as a result, has very poor depth perception. This makes walking over...
Have you asked a friend lately, "How are you?" Their answer is usually something like "Busy; I'm so, so busy." That might be your answer, too. I know mine could be as well. We're all ridiculously busy. Strange though, a group of quails taught me just how crazy that...
"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light." (Matthew 11:28-30) Often, as I...