Jun
When Things Don’t Happen As We Suppose
“Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.” Proverbs 3:5 When I was in seminary, I had to read and outline the book, “Disappointment With God[1]” (Zondervan Publishing House, 1988), by Philip Yancey. The book deals with a crisis of faith. Why is…
Jun
Compassion 101
“The Lord is good to all; He has compassion on all he has made.” Psalm 145:9 A dear friend of mine was involved in a car accident recently where she sustained some head injuries. It was a very frightening experience to say the least since the vehicle literally flipped over….
Jun
Try Changing Your Lens!
“…And be renewed in the spirit of your mind…” Ephesians 4:23 My mother was an excellent seamstress. She made most of her clothes as well as her children’s clothing. Actually, sewing was one of her passions. One day, when my older sister and I were teenagers, my mother announced to…
Jun
Why Should I Suffer?
For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us. Romans 8:18 (NKJV) “If God is so good…why should I suffer?” This is a question that plagues many people. For some reason we think that…
May
Watch Your Words!
Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O Lord, my strength, and my redeemer. Psalm 19:14 How many times have you and I heard children utter these words, “sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt…
May
Hanging In There When You Feel Like Giving Up!
And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart. Galatians 6:9 Many of us have heard the old proverbial saying, “It’s always darkest just before the dawn.” This saying indicates that everything seems to be at its…
May
Beware of Distractions
The end of all things is near; therefore be serious and discipline yourselves for the sake of your prayers. 1 Peter 4:7 (NRSV) Each time I turn on the ignition in my vehicle, the first thing I notice is a message that reads: “Warning! Do not allow COMMAND to distract…
May
Between Sunrise and Sunset
Between Sunrise and Sunset “So teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.” Psalm 90:12 (NKJV) I recently attended a homegoing celebration for a dear student. I was saddened to hear of her sudden passing at the tender age of 42. Funerals or the…
Apr
Look Through the Windshield
Look Through the Windshield “But his wife looked back from behind him, and she became a pillar of salt.” Genesis 19:26 The motto for my high school graduating class was, “Looking Forward, Not Backward.” As teenagers entering a new chapter in our lives, our eyes were glazed over with futuristic…
Aug
What’s Holding You Back?
What’s Holding You Back? “For we walk by faith, not by sight.” 2 Corinthians 5:7 My husband and I recently returned home from an awesome Alaskan cruise. I love to take to the deep waters whenever I can cruise in luxury. We were blessed to be ministered to and fellowship…
Jul
Embrace the Grace
“Man that is born of a woman is of few days and full of trouble.” Job 14:6 Everyone born of a woman will experience adversity in his or her life, thanks to Adam and Eve, our first parents. We don’t have to ask for or look for trouble, oppositions, trials,…
Jun
It’s All In God’s Time
Many in the body of Christ are wondering “when is it going to be my time” or “when is it going to be my turn?” They are waiting on the fulfillment of the personal promises God made to them. From their human perspective, it seems as though it has been…
