When Job Prayed For His Friends
The mere mention of the Book of Job is enough to send one running. The book reminds us of loss and devastation and painful suffering. After losing everything but his wife, whose only advice was to “Curse God and die.†(see Job 2:9), Job still remained faithful to...
Alone with God
"Later, when Jesus was alone with the twelve disciples and with the others who were gathered around, they asked him what the parables meant." (Mark 4:10, NLT) "As you journey with God, the only thing He intends to be clear is the way He deals with your soul ... There...
Sacrifice
Every Friday I join a community of bloggers for Five Minute Friday. One word prompt, five minutes. The prompt this week is … Sacrifice. Sacrifice. The word brings to mind the giving up of something or the loss. This life will require sacrifice of us - the giving up...
Listen Well Lead Better
"The first service one owes to others in the community involves listening to them. Just as our love for God begins with listening to God's Word, the beginning of love for other Christians is learning to listen to them. God's love for us is shown by the fact that God...
Of Focus, Spoken Words & Refreshment
This week of study brought several reminders regarding our relationships and interactions with others. ~*~*~ "Let everyone see that you are considerate in all you do. Remember, the Lord is coming soon." (Philippians 4:5, NLT) The reading made me smile as I have been...
Bow Low & Listen
Stories. They're a narrative, sometimes true, other times fictitious. They can be short or lengthy, make us laugh or cry. They teach or illustrate a point, and if well told, the lesson learned is never forgotten. It is often said our lives tell a story. We can truly...