Posted in spiritual strength on Apr 26th, 2017
We’ve all heard many voices telling us we can’t succeed at this or at that.
Sometimes the voice we heard was our own.
Sadly, we’ve too quickly believed those voices without sincerely testing our abilities in the opportunity before us.
How many marriages fail because others said they can’t survive and hurting spouses rely on their own emotional […]
Read Full Post »
Posted in Uncategorized on Jan 29th, 2016
This is too cute not to share.
Our daughter Jessica melted our hearts a couple of days ago when she shared with us a precious moment that occurred with our granddaughter Mae.
Mae just turned 2 but, in some respects, is advanced beyond her two years.
What occurred points to the value of parents who allow their love […]
Read Full Post »
Posted in fear on Jan 22nd, 2016
For years, I’d join with others in singing the lyrics of “Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus” as a closing song for Sunday worship services.
It was a weekly reminder that life would be better in the following week if I kept my focus on the One who saved me and promised to guide me.
For […]
Read Full Post »
Posted in God's supremacy on Nov 5th, 2015
I love a phrase I read this morning in Hebrews 7:16.
“Jesus became a priest, not by meeting the physical requirement of belonging to the tribe of Levi, but by the power of a life that cannot be destroyed.”
I am deeply humbled when I think of how God is transforming me into a priest of the […]
Read Full Post »
Posted in God's grace on Oct 22nd, 2015
Before the world was, God is.
Huh?
That’s right.
Before there was even the concept of time, God exists.
There is no “before” or “after” with God’s identity.
It’s hard to grasp but understanding 2 Timothy 1:9 requires us to stretch our minds.
It’s worth it to do so, however.
“For God saved us and called us to live […]
Read Full Post »