Is It All About Us?
Have you read in the Scripture about the man who had 6 eyes and still could not see?
Let's look at Luke 12:16-19. Then He told them a story: " A rich man had a fertile farm that produced fine crops. He said to himself, What should I do? I don't have room for all my crops. Then he said, I know I'll tear down my barns and build bigger ones. Then I'll have room enough to store all my wheat and other goods. And I'll sit back and say to myself. My friend you have enough stored away for years to come. Now take it easy! Eat, drink, and be merry!"
Where is God in this ...
In Quietness and in Confidence shall be Your Strength
In quietness and in confidence shall be your strength.
Isaiah 30:15
An Danish author tells the story of an old peasant who made an unusual request of his son as he lay dying. He asked his son to go into the best room of the house every day and sit there alone for half an hour. The son agreed to the strange request and promised his father he would do what he had been told.
After his father’s death, the son kept faithful to his promise. He did this unusual thing, spending a half an hour alone each day. At first the time of quiet and solitude was uncomfortable. He ...
The Smile of God
Jacob said, “For what a relief it is to see your friendly smile. It is like seeing the smile of God!”
Genesis 33:10 NLT
Do you need a little cheering up? If so, try cheering someone else up! Stop thinking about our own sadness or problems and set your mind on finding someone around you that needs some cheering up. When we cheer up others we will discover that is a wonderful way to cheer ourselves up, too!
The Word of God tells us that a cheerful heart is like medicine: it makes us feel better. So where does cheerfulness begin? It begins in the heart; it ...
Behold I Will Do a New Thing
Here are verses of encouragement I thought might be appropriate to share on the "blog" for this week: "Remember not the former things, neither consider the things of old. Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall you not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert." ...
Because He Lives
May the assurance that we know, love and serve a risen Savior cause you to rejoice in knowing that:
-our mission is important,
-our message is true,
-our faith is real,
-our salvation is accomplished,
-and our hope is sure.
"Because He lives, I can face tomorrow;
Because He lives, all fear is gone.
Because I know He holds the future
And life is worth the living, just because He lives!"
