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Are you bombarded sometimes with discouragement, self-doubt and huge trials? To tell you the truth, I have never met anyone who never experienced any of these! Why? Jesus made us aware that we have a "prince of this world" (John 12:31) NIV who is not acting to our own...
Hands up those who have ever heard a sermon on Jehoiachin. (Pronounced Gee-hoy-a-kin.) Gee-hoy-a-kin who? Who was he? A king. A king of where? Israel. Was he a good king? No. Did he reign a long time? No Why would anyone preach about him? Why should anyone make him...
There were NO footprints in the snow today. And little wonder! The previous morning we had received 4 inches of the wettest, slushiest snow possible, then it warmed up to a few degrees above freezing, and the precipitation turned to rain. After raining for several...
"He will give you all you need from day to day if you live for Him and make the Kingdom of God your primary concern." (Matthew 6:33 NLT) It seems only days since she was born. To this grandmother she was the most beautiful newborn in the hospital nursery. Even though...
If we would always recollect that we live among people who are imperfect, we would not be in such a fever when we find our friends failings. The best of men are men at their best and the best wax will always melt. The best straight timber has knots in it, and the...
The empty landscape stretched below me. Time had erased indelible landmarks and nothing remained of lives lived there. There had been a homestead, grain and vehicle sheds, domestic animal yards and a whole family, living, growing and learning. But now 150 years of...
Last Thursday I had a tough day at work. Problems arose one after another, and when I reached home I felt completely exhausted (Had any days like that lately?) When I checked the weather forecast it predicted heavy rain from Friday on that was supposed to last...
"Where there are no oxen, the manger is empty, but from the strength of an ox comes an abundant harvest." Proverbs 14:4 When Jesus came into this world, He chose to be born in a most unusual place-a manger. It was no more than a livery stable with goats, oxen, and...
"But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the sinful nature with its passions and desires. ...
How often do you find yourself depressed after a day's work? Sometimes our days seem to be filled with worthless activities, which seem to be of no value to anyone. Does anyone even notice what we are doing? The answer is yes, there is someone who notices your every...
If you donate a certain sum of money, your name will be inscribed on the Honour Roll, said the screed. I looked again, carefully, because to that time I had felt impressed to donate my ‘two cents.’ It was shattering to discover that even in donating to the Word of...
Our world is becoming increasingly dangerous and insecure. Crime against humanity is on the fast lane. It appears that those involved in these heinous crimes are getting bold and bolder in their wicked act. It also appears that the United Nations Security Council is...
The dandelions are back here in the fields around my home. My favorite flowers are always among the first to show up in Spring and among the last to leave in Fall. Their sweet, gentle beauty always warms my heart, delights my eye, and brings joy to my soul. They...