Recently I celebrated the 80th birthday of a woman of God, who, even though she is not a blood relation of mine (at least not natural blood) had become a spiritual mother to me. This relationship did not begin with the expectation of finding a “mother” or even knowing that I desperately needed what she […]
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A new year is here. Bright and shiny. A new year…but even today might be the last day of your life. You don’t know, can really know-how much time is left. How much time is left in our “hourglass”, or those of our family members, our friends? Is your life in order, have you made
“But when Sanballat, Tobiah, the Arabs, the Ammonites and the people of Ashdod heard that the repairs to Jerusalem’s walls had gone ahead and that the gaps were being closed, they were very angry. They all plotted together to come and fight against Jerusalem and stir up trouble against it. But we prayed to our
“Rejoice always, Pray continually, Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” 1Thess 5:16-18 It takes thoughtful, intentional consideration to be thankful. As the banner in the header reads: “Remember that what you now have was once among the things you only hoped for.” What are you thankful
Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children and live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. Ephesians 5:1, 2 Recently, we were blessed with a tremendous gift: a 40 year old Kimball upright piano. The previous
“Jesus entered the temple area and drove out all who were buying and selling there. He overturned the tables of the money changers and the benches of those selling doves.” Matthew 21:12 If I asked you the question: “Who would you say is the most radical person you can think of?”, would you say
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.12 Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. 13 You will seek me and find me when you
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.” Galatians 5:22, 23 NASB I know of very few things that are more difficult for me to accomplish than waiting. Waiting requires patience, and patience has not been a historically strong attribute
“I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes s0 that it will be even more fruitful. You are already clean because of the word I have spoken to you. Remain in me, as
I was once young, and now I’m not yet classified as old, but certainly middle-aged. Having been a believer since April 21, 1987, and alive in this earthly tent since 1957, I have experienced a thing or too. I count myself fortunate, truly blessed really, to have the great & awesome King of the Universe