“Christ is able to teach us. See how he taught the disciples. He never wearied of their learning from Him. So He will teach us if we will only listen to Him.” – D.L. Moody Lord, keep me teachable. Your disciples were common men, yet they learned and served you so well. So there isContinue reading “Being Teachable”
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Praise ye the Lord
Praise the Lord, for He is good. He is wisdom and love, peace and hope. He created all things and gives us grace. Thank you, loving Father, for Your countless blessings.
Inheriting the Treasure
Inheriting the Treasure When my parents died, they left my brothers and me all their worldly treasures. Fortunately for us, they had planned well. They left a will, named an executor, and had their investments and savings earmarked as payable on death to us. Even though they planned carefully, we have waded through rivers ofContinue reading “Inheriting the Treasure”
Use the Soap
If Christianity is valid, why is there so much evil in the world?” To this the famous preacher replied, “With so much soap, why are there so many dirty people in the world? Christianity, like soap, must be personally applied if it is to make a difference in our lives. Billy Graham Remind us, Lord,Continue reading “Use the Soap”
Into His Harvest Field
Open our eyes, Lord, to those you’d have us reach out to, to ways we can show others about Your saving grace.
Drawing Closer
Today I’m wondering what you are doing this month/year to draw closer to God. I’d love to hear your ideas.
Approaching God
Father, teach me to ask for all the good gifts You long to give me.
Putting Away the Decorations
The holiday season is over. The tree is down, the lights are off, and the decorations are packed. But what do we do with the Christ child? Do we wrap him in bubble wrap and place him in storage until next December? If we do, then we’ve missed the whole point of Christmas. EveryContinue reading “Putting Away the Decorations”
Peace
I don’t begin to understand how He does it, but He does and I’m so thankful for it. Thank You, Father for the peace you provide us. Even in the midst of chaos and despair, You touch our hearts and give us peace. Thank you, Lord.
The Light of the World
“The Bible is not the light of the world, it is the light of the Church. But the world does not read the Bible, the world reads Christians! “You are the light of the world.”” ― Charles H. Spurgeon Father, fill me with Your light. Let it shine out so that others may see You.