I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me - Philippians 4:13
“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 More“Lord, You have heard the desire of the humble; You will prepare their heart; You will cause Your ear to hear…” (Psalm 10:17) The word “prepare” means to get ready, or to put oneself in readiness. It also means to assemble, brace or strengthen. In my years of working in disaster services, emergency preparedness was
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 MoreI have noticed, which I’m sure we all have at one time or another, that in our society bigger is considered better, stronger and more important. The more you have the better off you are. Some want to skip over the baby steps and jump right into the big stuff. We tend to feel we
Read MoreDo You Have True Contentment? Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will. (Romans 12:2) Welcome to another New Year and with it comes an abundance of
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 MoreAnd I saw thrones, and they sat on them, and judgment was committed to them. Then I saw the souls of those who had been beheaded for their witness to Jesus and for the word of God, who had not worshiped the beast or his image, and had not received his mark on their foreheads
Read More40 Then He came to the disciples and found them sleeping, and said to Peter, “What! Could you not watch with Me one hour? 41 Watch and pray, lest you enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.” (Matthew 26:40-41) We all know how hard it can be to stay awake late
Read More12 Each young woman’s turn came to go in to King Ahasuerus after she had completed twelve months’ preparation, according to the regulations for the women, for thus were the days of their preparation apportioned: six months with oil of myrrh, and six months with perfumes and preparations for beautifying women. (Esther 2:12) When we read
Read MoreDo all things without complaining and disputing… (Philippians 2:14) Working together can be a true blessing, yet can be a challenge at times. The blessing comes from having many different people, with many unique characteristics, whom God has given different skills to in order to get a job done. Just as we are told
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