When the other ten heard of this conversation, they lost their tempers with James and John. Jesus got them together to settle things down. “You’ve observed how godless rulers throw their weight around,” he said, “and when people get a little power how quickly it goes to their heads. It’s …
Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. – Isa 40:30-31 NIV Today marks …
The way has been lost, how do we return So greatly deceived, bitter and burned We all suffer, hand in hand Reaching out hoping to once again find dry land But dry land it eludes us. We writhe and cringe So great a company, this company of lost …
Now God has us where he wants us, with all the time in this world and the next to shower grace and kindness upon us in Christ Jesus. Saving is all his idea, and all his work. All we do is trust him enough to let him do it. It’s …
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take.” – Proverbs 3:5-6 (NLT) Ok, so in no way is this a “prosperity” post. I would think most of you know …
“I am fundamentally an optimist. Whether that comes from nature or nurture, I cannot say. Part of being optimistic is keeping one’s head pointed toward the sun, one’s feet moving forward. There were many dark moments when my faith in humanity was sorely tested, but I would not and could …
“Love from the center of who you are; don’t fake it. Run for dear life from evil; hold on for dear life to good. Be good friends who love deeply; practice playing second fiddle.” – Romans 12:9-10 (MSG) Let’s face it, it’s nearly impossible not to get caught up in …
“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” – Quote from the late and great poet Maya Angelou 4 April 1928 – 28 May 2014 Not too many words can express the feelings and emotions the great Maya …
One of the greatest gifts God has bestowed on us would be our ability to come before Him in prayer. As Micah 6:8 states… “He has showed you, O man, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you but to do justly, and to love kindness and mercy, and …
Don’t fool yourself into thinking that you are a listener when you are anything but, letting the Word go in one ear and out the other. Act on what you hear! Those who hear and don’t act are like those who glance in the mirror, walk away, and two minutes later have …
