This morning I cleaned my stove. Youknow, took out the burners and the drip pans and cleaned all the accumulatedgunk. Most of it wiped up easily, but a few spots took a little elbow greaseand some steel wool pads. Before long, the stove looked shiny and (nearly) new.As I worked, my mind meandered, as ittendsContinue reading “Cleaning the Stove”
Category Archives: An Encouraging Word
Embrace the Storms
“Without rain, nothing grows. Learn to embrace the storms in your life.” David Wolfe A quote to remember when life is hard. Father, I thank you for the storms in my life. In those times, you enable me to grow–if I listen for your voice. Keep me always growing closer to you, in the stormsContinue reading “Embrace the Storms”
Whatever is Lovely
Lord, guard my thoughts and help me keep my mind off of the things of this world. Instead, keep me focused on Your amazing qualities and the good gifts You offer.
Friday Prayer Challenge
I challenge you to pray this verse for others this week. Hebrews 10:19-24 Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus, by a new and living way opened for us through the curtain, that is, his body, and since we have a great priest over theContinue reading “Friday Prayer Challenge”
Taste and See
If you haven’t tasted what life is like with Jesus, perhaps you should taste and see for yourself. Lord, I pray that others would be able to taste the peace, joy and love in life with you.
The Eyes Have It
The Eyes Have It As I taught the simple rhythm game, dozens of pairs of dark brown eyes danced with glee. Huge smiles covered the faces of the beautiful children sitting on the floor with me in this church in the poorest section of Matamoros, Mexico. In spite of the language barriers—the children spokeContinue reading “The Eyes Have It”
He is in Control
“Sovereignty is a weighty thing to ascribe to the nature and character of God. Yet if He were not sovereign, He would not be God. The Bible is clear that God is in control of everything that happens.” -Joni Eareckson Tada.According to Dictionary.com, “sovereign” means “a person who has supreme power or authority.”Don’t you thinkContinue reading “He is in Control”
Good Advice
Lord, I pray for your wisdom. Show me how to live a good life and do those deeds you have planned for me.
Friday Prayer Challenge
Friday Prayer Challenge I Peter 4:8-11Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that your brothers throughout the world are undergoing the same kind of sufferings. And the God of all grace, who calledContinue reading “Friday Prayer Challenge”
In the Light
How beautiful and reassuring. Thank you, Jesus, for your sacrifice,
Growing Our Faith Together 