Sonshine for your soul
Posted in blessings on Jan 25th, 2012
I’m glad that God’s love and rich promises aren’t just for A-list people.
From the time we’re little kids, we see how society shows favoritism to the beautiful people, the wealthy people, the athletic people and, begrudgingly, to the manipulatively violent people.
Average people or those deemed as marginal by society? Sorry, Charlie, to quote an old [...]
Posted in blessings on Jan 20th, 2012
There’s no question that Jacob’s son Joseph had a difficult path early in his adult life. Betrayal by his jealous brothers left him stuck in a pagan land and beset with unjust treatment, yet Joseph remained faithful to God.
Genesis chapters 37-50 describe in great detail the various experiences Joseph faced and how God worked [...]
Posted in worship on Jan 11th, 2012
A Genesis 24 story about the patriarch Isaac provides a powerful incentive for evening meditations.
Isaac’s mom Sarah had died, leaving a huge hole in his heart. Coincidentally, Isaac had not found a suitable bride in the Canannite land and so, his dad Abraham sent a trusted servant to where his extended family lived in [...]
Posted in fear on Jan 9th, 2012
It’s really important that we press into the Lord, holding Him tightly and making sure to walk close by His side.
That’s how we’ll feel safer in this life, not having to worry about what we’ll eat or wear or drink.
You see, God promises in Matthew 6:25-34 that if we live to please Him, He’ll make [...]
Posted in freedom on Dec 23rd, 2011
We’ve all experienced prisons of one sort or another.
Perhaps it was the prison of physical incapacity because of a serious injury or illness that left us wondering if we’d ever recoup the mobility we desired.
Perhaps it was the prison of grief after the death of an immediate family member.
Perhaps it was the prison of financial [...]
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Martin Drummond