God’s strength, our hope—a promise for the present When needs overwhelm with no answers in sight, look to Yahweh-Jireh, Yahweh Provides. If control disappears and power eludes, trust in El-Shaddai, God Almighty. Because
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Seth Cook–Joyous Giant
He was full of life … He may have been short in stature, but he was a giant (as shared by Seth’s dad, Kyle Cook, to reporter Carol Smith in the Seattle PI). Seth Cook I
Read moreA Hole in Every Man
There is a hole in every man An aching for the perfect land A longing for the One who heals Whose hand creates, whose heart feels He is Emanuel, the God with us He’s with
Read moreFinding God’s Presence in Our Praise
The spirit of the Lord is here. Worship in His presence. . . Seek, and you shall find Him Praise and worship affect my spiritual well-being and restore my soul. Although I’m reminded how the
Read moreThrough It All
The world stopped along with my husband’s heart. Yet, love surrounded us through it all. With one voice mail and a call to church, support appeared at the hospital before we arrived. Waiting, praying,
Read more3 Ways We Love Like Jesus
How did Jesus love others? How can we love like Jesus? God calls us to imitate His Son, Jesus Christ. Christ set the example of how to love others in the most godly and practical
Read moreWith His Eye
Psalm 32:8 I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will guide you with My eye. NKJV The Eye is an Amazing Organ The eye is the second most
Read moreMemories of Springtime and Mother’s Days Past
Winter had worn out her welcome. Memories of springtime and Mother’s Days past recently invaded my dreams. Thoughts of how each season compares to sacred snapshots of unforgettable days of our lives swirled in my
Read moreA Horse Named Mick
“Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights…” (James 1:17a–NKJV). Mick, a glossy white Missouri Fox Trotter, has been part of our family since 2006,
Read moreDown to Pennies
“It’s gonna be a minute,” he mumbled. After all, he was down to pennies. He and I and others waited in an inch-along line at a local convenience store. We had both waited patiently, but
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