Sonshine for your soul
Posted in Jesus Christ on Jan 16th, 2014
You probably know a number of people who are stressed out.
Their smiles — when they happen — seem forced.
Their cushion of grace toward others is razor-thin.
Their precision of effort at work or home or elsewhere is not what it once was.
It seems that the pressure to perform according to others’ or their own expectations […]
Posted in peace on Sep 13th, 2013
I love how the Bible isn’t complicated when it comes to knowing how we tap into God’s power and peace.
Yes, there are some passages that we won’t fully grasp until we’re standing in the glory of heaven. But all that we need for a solid faith and a fruitful life is placed on the […]
Posted in peace on Jul 5th, 2013
“The human spirit can endure a sick body, but who can bear a crushed spirit?” (Proverbs 18:14)
I’ve known a number of people faced with a terminal illness yet who were more upbeat than others I’ve known who were facing job loss or shame because of a family member’s error or even a broken-down car.
It […]
Posted in encouragement on May 28th, 2013
I had a conversation with someone this morning about how some people have a gift for encouragement and other people don’t.
This should not come as a surprise, yet we’re still disappointed when not receiving encouragement from those close to us.
The reality is that God doesn’t intend that our emotions or frame of mind or ministry […]
Posted in God's leading on Jan 2nd, 2013
It’s one of the most vivid word pictures painted by Jesus during His ministry.
Jesus had entered the last week of His ministry with the heart-thumping triumphal entry into Jerusalem. So many were so excited about what they thought was the imminent end to Roman rule as their long-desired political/military messianic kingdom was being launched.
The people […]
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Martin Drummond