I waited patiently for the Lord to help me, and he turned to me and heard my cry. -Psalm 40:1 NLT I didn’t enjoy the experience, but then again, the
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Category: Christian Living
Worshiping When life is hard with Psalm 63
David taught us how to worship God when life is hard. He’d been anointed, chosen to be a king, but despite his chosen status, he had enemies. Saul wanted him dead. I’m sure as David
Read more3 Divine Christmas Presents Not Under Our Tree
There are divine Christmas presents money cannot buy. These presents are intangible, yet wonderful, and gift us with glorious things in life. When we think of Christmas presents, our thoughts ponder what to buy that
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I wanted to flee, but within my spirit, I heard Jesus’ voice, “Come to Me.” … I felt a warmth, as my Bridegroom Jesus washed me in His love.
Read moreMaking Do
I come from a long line of thrifty innovators. The kind that take great pride in sayings like: Use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without! So it surprised no one
Read moreGiving Thanks During the Holidays
Giving thanks during the holidays might seem easy, but thanking God in every circumstance challenges the best of us. Some claim it’s impossible. I’m a nostalgic kind of guy. In my mind’s eye, I can
Read moreThe Just Shall Live By Faith
The just shall live by faith. Martin Luther was a young monk determined to get it right. He spent hours in prayer, introspection, and confession in a desperate attempt to gain God’s approval. He performed
Read moreHidden Thankfulness
Just because you can’t see it, doesn’t mean it isn’t there. I’d like to thank all the people I never thanked. This could be a sweeping generality: family, friends, first responders, the lady cleaning the
Read moreA Work of Art
The human body is a work of art. The doctor said, “His heart has grown its own bypass, so we left it alone.” After being transported to the hospital because he gasped for breath, my
Read moreChange, Even Good Change, Can Hurt
Change, Even Good Change, Can Hurt We’ve heard them all: Change is inevitable. Growth is optional. (John C. Maxwell) Be the change you wish to see in the world. (Mahatma Gandhi) Everyone thinks of changing
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