Change of Seasons
A time to be born and a time to die. A time to plant and a time to harvest. 3 A time to kill and a time to heal. A time to tear down and a time to build up. 4 A time to cry and a time to laugh. A time to grieve and a time
Read MoreBe Obedient, And Consistent In Prayer
And Elijah went up to the top of Carmel; then he bowed down on the ground, and put his face between his knees, 43 and said to his servant, “Go up now, look toward the sea.” So he went up and looked, and said, “There is nothing.” And seven times he said, “Go again.” 44
Read MoreBe Still…
“Be still, and know that I am God.” (Psalm 46:10) How easy is it to be still when you are going through problems and trials? How easy is it to say “Lord, I surrender this situation to you”, then not put your hands back into it? How easy is it to say “I am
Read MoreHe Calms The Storm
“51 Then he climbed into the boat, and the wind stopped. They were totally amazed…” (Mark 6:51) It’s hard to be in a situation that leaves you feeling utterly helpless. It seems like every day when you wake up, the news is filling our minds with stories about storms, strikes, financial difficulties, possible food shortages,
Read MoreDo Not Be Discouraged
5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; 6 in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight. (Proverbs 3:5) There are many things that can cause us to become discouraged. All we have to do is turn on the news or
Read MoreMake The Most Of Where You’re At
Make The Most Of Where You’re At 23 Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, 24 since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving. 25 Anyone who does
Read MoreBe Patient In Affliction
28 And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them. (Romans 8:28) Suffering is a part of life. It’s especially a part of the Christian life. 12 In fact, everyone who wants to live a godly life
Read MoreHow Merry Is Your Heart?
A merry heart makes a cheerful countenance, but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken. (Proverbs 15:13) Have you ever seen someone who you knew was struggling? You could hear it in their voice, see it in their posture, but most of all you could see it on their face. They may try
Read MoreRecognize The Wound
When I was a child, the sights and sounds of Christmas were exciting for me. I loved winter, and still do. Even though the thought of receiving a gift was exciting, gathering with my family and watching the change in people throughout the season filled my heart and made a lasting impression with me that
Read MoreFanning The Flames of Your Heart
13 And you will seek Me and find Me, when you search for Me with all your heart. (Jeremiah 29:13) Periodically we all go through dry seasons spiritually. Sometimes we know it and sometimes we aren’t aware of it until we are right in the middle of it. There are different reasons it can happen. Most
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