Sonshine for your soul
Posted in Patience on Apr 26th, 2012
The Lord is SO patient with us.
Even when we’re wrapped up in our agendas and frustration rather than by the awareness and appreciation of His grace.
Too many times, we’ve been like Gideon who didn’t grasp the enormity of divine grace.
At least not initially.
You’ll recall that Gideon was the young man to whom the Angel of […]
Posted in Patience on Dec 13th, 2011
There’s much to admire about the life of King David.
Resourceful. Expressive. Good with people. A vibrant, heartfelt worshipper.
A fierce warrior when it came time to protect God’s people.
Yes, he had his bad moments. As in really bad.
But he accepted his punishment for those choices without shaking his fist at God.
I’m […]
Posted in Patience on Oct 18th, 2011
Some verses in scripture will always have direct application to our lives, no matter what circumstances we’re facing at a particular moment.
Proverbs 25:21-22 is such a verse.
“If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat; if he is thirsty, give him water to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his […]
Posted in Patience on May 11th, 2011
Hothead-ism just seems to feed on itself.
Those with a short fuse and a sharp tongue find plenty of opportunities to develop their corrupt craft.
Even if they have to ignite tension themselves when others are going with the flow in a less-than-perfect setting.
We all know a hothead or two.
Hopefully we don’t see a hothead when […]
Posted in Patience on May 9th, 2011
Our adult Sunday School teacher yesterday mentioned Jeremiah 29:11 yesterday, referring to the fact that God has plans to bless and prosper His people, not harm them.
But if I grow impatient with the revealing of God’s plan and His supplying of blessings, then what I am saying about God’s sovereignty?
For single adults who long […]
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Martin Drummond