When You are Refined by Beginnings
I don’t like change and usually do not do well with it. When life is in a routine and things are familiar, there is a sense of security. It’s in the familiar I find myself most comfortable. God has a funny way of shaking me out of the familiar and comfortable....
We Can Fight Differently
We are in a battle each and every day, whether we realize it or not, whether we actively engage in it or not. The battle is real and the battle is occurring. "For we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the...
The Attitude For Life
The message on the machine was from a contractor/carpenter who had worked on our home several times. He was calling to see if we might have any work for him to do as outside work slows down in the middle of winter. Steve was a humble man who took deep pride in each...
Praise Brings Much to Our Lives
Week 3 bought us to recognize the power of praise and all praise brings to our lives: Praise brings power. The readings are Romans 8:9-10; Philippians 4:13; and Romans 8:37. It was good to be reminded that we are controlled by the Spirit. Our lives need not display...
Faithfulness, Mercies & Glory
Most days the shade is up as I dry my hair. I never tire watching the sun rise up over the woods which sit at the end of our yard. Here’s the thing I have discovered: The sun always rises, but never in quite the same way. As the seasons change, its positioning...
The Power of a Seed
"Plant the good seeds of righteousness, and you will harvest a crop of love. Plow up the hard ground of your hearts, for now is the time to seek the Lord, that he may come and shower righteousness on you." (Hosea 10: 12, NLT) "Want to see a miracle? Plant a word of...