I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me - Philippians 4:13
“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 MoreRecently we went to Kentucky with friends to visit the Ark Encounter and Creation Museum. The Ark Encounter is a huge replica of Noah’s Ark which shows how things could have been laid out in the ark from the caging of animals, to the storage of food, to how Noah and his family lived. The
Read MoreWe all have a past. We’ve either done wrong in our past or have been hurt by someone in the past. At just the right time that past can come up and bite us when we least expect it causing pain, anger or sadness. We might see or hear something that triggers us and reminds
Read MoreStand fast therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us free, and do not be entangled again with a yoke of bondage. (Galatians 5:1 NKJV) Whenever I read Scripture, I like to compare the translations of the Bible to see various wording of the scripture. It can sometimes give a better understanding of
Read More9 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) We’ve all heard the phrase “If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again.” That phrase has been around quite a long time but it has great meaning to it. We
Read MoreCast your burden upon the Lord and He will sustain you; He will never allow the righteous to be shaken. (Psalm 55:22) We are surely in difficult times right now. Times that can shake us up and test our faith. Times that are confusing and clarity, wisdom
Read More6 In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while, if need be, you have been grieved by various trials, 7 that the genuineness of your faith, being much more precious than gold that perishes, though it is tested by fire, may be found to praise, honor, and glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ,
Read MoreAs I was reading the Bible, I came upon the scripture above. I’ve read it several times before since the beginning of the year and may have even added it to something I have written. However, I felt the need to take a look at it again. I have found that with God, if I’m led to something multiple times, there’s always a reason…
Read More1About that time Herod the king laid violent hands on some who belonged to the church. 2 He killed James the brother of John with the sword, 3 and when he saw that it pleased the Jews, he proceeded to arrest Peter also. This was during the days of Unleavened Bread. 4 And when he had seized him,
Read MoreWhenever I am afraid, I will trust in You. (Psalm 56:3) When I was young, and even into my teens, I found security in my parents. Not everyone can say this due to different family situations, but I was fortunate enough to have wonderful parents who took care of their family and loved them. I
Read More