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God is in the Unknown
My ducks need to be in a row. I have a friend who says the same thing as I do. We don’t like it when one of our little ducks veer off to the right or left. The ducks, of course, represent our plans. We plan and want it to go the way we want…
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Everyday Life and God’s Presence
It’s just another day with all the ups and downs of life. As you move through the day, there are so many times you wonder if God is really with you. Sure, you’ve said you believe he’s always there, but do you? When the utility sink is overflowing with water onto the basement floor because…
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Good News or Bad News…All About Perception
In this world of social media, news travels fast. We no longer have to wait until we can make a long distance call or write a letter that will take days to get to our family members. It’s fun to be able to share the birth of a baby or wedding pictures immediately with everyone…
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Church Family – Part 2
ABOUNDING IN LOVE Paul to the Philippian church: “And it is my prayer that your love may abound more and more, with knowledge and all discernment so that you may approve what is excellent, and so be pure and blameless for the day of Christ, filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus…
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Church Family – Part 1
PARTNERSHIP IN THE GOSPEL Paul to the Philippian church, “I thank my God in all my remembrance of you, always in every prayer of mine for you all making my prayer with joy, because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now.” Philippians 1:3-5 Our world loves partnerships, whether good or…
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Does the Bible Really Say?
Are there sayings you hear often which are attributed to the Bible? Things we assume God has instructed us to do? And yet, they are not really written in the Bible for our instruction. Even though they aren’t there, we will stand by these sayings for life. There are many, but we will look at…
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“I have Overcome the World”
“I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have tribulation. But take heart, I have overcome the world.” John 16:33 These words were said by Jesus to his disciples to prepare them for what was to come. He was going to be arrested and…
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The Benefits of God’s Word – Psalm 19:7-9
“The law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple; the precepts of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes; the fear of the LORD is clean, enduring forever; the rules of the LORD…
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Life…A Paintball War
Have you ever been in a paintball war? “Paintball is a competitive team shooting sport in which players eliminate opponents from play by hitting them with round, breakable dye-filled oil and gelatin pellets (“paintballs”), usually shot from a compressed air (nitrogen) or carbon dioxide-powered low-energy air weapon called paintball marker.” (according to Google) You should…
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In A Little While…
Do you remember when you were a child with anticipation for your birthday or Christmas? Perhaps you were excited to know that your grandparents were coming to your house. Those days seemed to go on forever. You couldn’t help but ask your parents multiple times when the event would take place. Remember their reply, “In…
God's Truth...No Matter What 