"The Lord shall increase you more and more, you and your children." - Psalm 115:14 IÂ smiled as IÂ read this passage this morning. God is indeed doing this for our family in more ways than one with the anticipated arrival of baby Paine #7. We couldn't be more...
"The Lord shall increase you more and more, you and your children." - Psalm 115:14IÂ smiled as IÂ read this passage this morning. God is indeed doing this for our family in more ways than one with the anticipated arrival of baby Paine #7. We couldn't be more...
"If Christ is still in that grave, nothing really matters, but if He came out of that grave, nothing but that really matters."Adrian RogersIt was a joy to celebrate Christ's resurrection this past weekend and reflect on all that He has done for us. God's goodness...
"If you have the whine in you, kick it out ruthlessly. It is a positive crime to be weak in God's strength" - O. ChambersThis line jumped off the page as I read My Utomst for His Highest. Not only was the statement very pointed, but it also reveals a heart problem...
If you have questions, if your heart is troubled, if you can't make sense of circumstances in your life, if you are having a hard time dealing with others around you, if you have struggles, weaknesses, and problems, there is a place you can go to find the answers....
Deep inside, I long for approval. I try to please those around me and desire affirmation. I want to know I am doing a good job and fulfilling a great purpose. I want to be valued and appreciated. At first mention, this might sound like a good...
We have all heard people say they need a pick-me-up when running low on energy or need extra motivation to keep moving through the day. While the pick-me-up may differ physically from day to day, there is a spiritually essential pick-me-up.Our Pastor was sharing...
The Lord has been trying to get my attention about an essential part of the Christian walk. Something that I need to grow in and live out daily. I have missed opportunities to see God's hand at work by neglecting this extraordinary treasure—the gift...
I have been reading a fantastic book this past week. With my busy schedule, I have to commit to things like this; otherwise, books go half-read. The focus of this book could be summed up in the word prayer. As I worked through the first few chapters, I couldn't...
I was at a funeral this past week. Funerals are never easy...loss is never easy. There were so many questions as to the "Why?" that may never be answered. Though I walked away with my heart still hurting from the loss, I was touched and...
