I love to feel the sun shining on my face. Its rays soak into my skin, leaving me warm, mellow, and comfortable. In the sunshine my spirits lift, energizing me for the day’s tasks. On a cloudy, wintry day, the chill penetrates my body, leaving me cold and shivering. The sunless, gray sky reflects myContinue reading “The Sun’s Warmth”
Category Archives: An Encouraging Word
Difficult Times
“God whispers to us in our pleasures…but shouts in our pains.” C. S. Lewis Have you found this to be true? I know I grow closer to God in times of difficulties or pain. It is then that I must rely on Him.
The Love of Money
“For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs.” I Timothy 6:10 (NIV) Father, protect us from loving money and seeking it above all else. Rather, teach us to love others as You love us.
A House Divided
If the house is the church, what can we do to stop the divisions and make our house strong? Omnipotent Father, open our eyes and hearts. Show us what we must do to make your church strong and unified. Show us how to unite and share your good news with other.
Hear the Crying
Imagine if you will, Christmas day more than 2000 years ago in the town of Bethlehem. Jesus is born. Do you feel the crisp morning air? Do you smell the animals and the hay? Listen. Do you hear the newborn crying? Can you see Mary, seated on the floor of the stable, holding her tinyContinue reading “Hear the Crying”
His Saving Grace
Father, touch hearts and minds, so that all may repent and know Your saving grace.
Showing God Love
Hmmm…as we help God’s people, we show Him love.
Wrestling Redemption
Wrestling Redemption A former student of mine was an extremely talented wrestler. As a freshman, he placed second in his state school wrestling tournament. He was very pleased and proud of himself, and, like many young athletes, it went to his head. He became arrogant. During practice his sophomore year, he was unwilling to listenContinue reading “Wrestling Redemption”
Marriage Feast
“When you come and say you are not fit, haven’t got good clothes, haven’t got righteousness enough to be a Christian, remember that Christ will furnish you with the uniform of heaven, and you will be set down at the marriage feast of the Lamb.” – D.L. Moody Thank you, Lord, for creating us inContinue reading “Marriage Feast”
Forgiveness
Here’s another commandment. He has forgiven all who accept him. Sounds to me like we are to do the same.
Growing Our Faith Together 