Peace in the Storm
“When shadows fall and the night covers all, there are things that my eyes cannot see. … When I’m alone and I face the unknown, and I fear what the future may be …” Hymn: “How Can I Fear” by … Continued
“When shadows fall and the night covers all, there are things that my eyes cannot see. … When I’m alone and I face the unknown, and I fear what the future may be …” Hymn: “How Can I Fear” by … Continued
“Why me?” The question often asked, when confronted with a trial. But is this the right one to be asked when facing the upward mile? “Embrace the trial,” God says to me, “and fight not My design. My way seems … Continued
She had finished her mission and she was getting ready to stand before her Master. She had one leg of the journey left to take. What was awaiting her was a glorious sight and the gracious sound of her Savior saying, “Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful. Enter into the joy of thy Lord.” She had “fought the good fight,” she had “finished [her] course,” she had “kept the faith.”
Understanding more of the “What” Question – “Embracing ‘What’ God Delights In” Understanding Who God is leads to knowing what He desires of me, but also what He delights in. Right knowledge leads to right living. With the privilege of … Continued
Understanding the “What” Question – “Embracing‘What’ God Desires” The “Who” question leads us to the “What” question. Understanding more of Who God is brings us to the place of seeing our trial through the lens of Scripture from God’s perspective. … Continued
Nearly 2,000 years ago Jesus met with His disciples in the Upper Room. He ate with them, communed and fellowshipped with them, and served them. He loved them in such a selfless way that it simply is hard to take … Continued
How much do others know about you? Do you find that people begin to shy away from you as they get to know you more? How much do you want others to know about you? I find it interesting how … Continued
The Christmas season is once again upon us. The hustle and bustle of last-minute preparations, presents and planning seem to monopolize our time. Yet as I sit and ponder both the reality and meaning of this season, I wonder if … Continued
We are talking about the process of embracing our trials. In part one we discussed the “poem challenge”. In part two we sought to understand the “Why” question and why it is the unproductive question. In part three and part four, we considered God’s character—“what God is like” and “what … Continued
Understanding the Struggle – “Embracing the Tragedy or Triumph” “I give up! This is too hard! What’s the use in trying anymore!” I don’t recall having actually stated these words, but the truth is my attitude, at times, has spoken … Continued