Sonshine for your soul
Posted in endurance on Aug 21st, 2015
I never liked pop quizzes in school.
I did OK most times because I generally kept up with my homework.
But there were those days when I knew I was unprepared as the teacher said, “Close your books and take out a piece of paper….”
Invariably, I told myself that I […]
Posted in stress on Aug 7th, 2015
We’ve all done it.
And we’ll all do it again.
Even the Christians among us.
I’m talking about trying to predict and manage every challenge we face even before we feel the pressure.
I’m talking about stressing before the reason for the stress even shows up.
And I’m talking about trying to do God’s job when we should focus on […]
Posted in trust on Jul 27th, 2015
Sometimes we struggle to see how our situation can improve.
Troubles of one sort or another are threatening us or perhaps even attacking us.
We’ve seen other people suffer or perhaps give up on a marriage or on a career or a church life or avoiding bankruptcy when faced with these troubles.
Will we do the same?
Have […]
Posted in worship on Jun 26th, 2015
There’s something different — something richer — about a relationship where the only reason somebody spends time with you is because they want to, not because they’re required to.
That’s why aging parents love it when their adult children break away from their busy lives to spend a few days with Mom and Dad.
Not in order […]
Posted in hope on Jun 4th, 2015
We all agree that simple is good.
I enjoyed the reminder of this truth that I read this morning during my devotional time.
“The Lord is my rock, my fortress, and my Savior”
These simple words of 2 Samuel 22:1 instantly encouraged me.
I found comfort in knowing just […]
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Martin Drummond