“ . . . the Lord was not in the wind. After the wind there was an earthquake, but the Lord was not in the earthquake. After the earthquake came a fire, but the Lord was not in the fire. And after
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Bumps in the Road
Last week on my way into town from our home in the country, I noticed a new sign on the highway: BUMP. Sure enough, in a few seconds I drove over a small bump in
Read moreTrusting God for the Next Step
God provided in an unusual way. The summer following college graduation, while preparing for seminary, I worked as children’s minister. God would challenge me in the coming years to learn to trust Him financially step
Read moreRealist vs. Perfectionist: Which is God?
“Go lay down on the bed for a minute; I want to tell you something.” I’ve never heard God speak to me in an audible voice. But down on the inside, where the Holy Spirit
Read moreLessons from My Grandfather’s Chair
Life contains a variety of stress-inducing situations. As I advance in age it seems I encounter more layers of problems: friends battling serious illnesses, school choices for children, financial pressures, work duties, unmet expectations, time demands, problems in
Read moreJoint-heirs with Christ
Joint-heirs with Christ By: Josh Clevenger And if children, then heirs—heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ, if indeed we suffer with Him, that we may also be glorified together. Romans 8:17 NKJV Sometimes
Read moreLiberty in Christ
Liberty in Christ By: Josh Clevenger So Christ has truly set us free. Now make sure that you stay free, and don?t get tied up again in slavery to the law. Galatians 5:1 NLT God’s
Read moreFather’s Day is about more than just “fathers”
I love my dad. We’ve had our ups and downs over the years, but he truly is a great father. However, this Father’s Day post is NOT about my father. It’s about the man who
Read moreDavid’s Courage
Now David was greatly distressed, for the people spoke of stoning him, because the soul of all the people was grieved, every man for his sons and his daughters. But David strengthened himself in the
Read moreWhy Are You Down My Soul?
Why Are You Down My Soul? By: Josh Clevenger Psalm 43:5 ESV Why are you cast down, O my soul, and why are you in turmoil within me? Hope in God; for I shall again
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