[So I spoke...] Hope is so important. How we view our present troubles makes all the difference. Paul, an apostle of Christ, understood this well as he wrote his letter to the Corinthian church. Below is one of Pauls most hope filled pieces of encouragement and council. He reminds the Corinthians to fix their eyes … Continue reading A Hope That Doesn’t Dissapoint
Greater is He
When you're feeling as if the wolves are better at their job than you are at yours... "My dear children, you belong to God and have defeated them; because God’s Spirit, who is in you, is greater than the devil, who is in the world." 1 John 4:4 "Wait for the Lord’s help. Be strong and brave, and … Continue reading Greater is He
All That’s Golden
Hot sun Dry leaves A hawk's cry A gentle breeze All that glitters isn't gold Like what sparkles beneath my feet But all that's golden is the prize that always … Continue reading All That’s Golden
Good Things Come to Those Who Wait
[He gives strength to the weary] July 10, 2019 Physically, I've hit another rough patch, but by the time anyone reads this piece it will be old news. (I'm way ahead on my writing, though from time to time I do throw something very current into the mix.) If I say yesterday, I mean … Continue reading Good Things Come to Those Who Wait
Sometimes He Stills that Surging Sea Within
[Peace! Be Still!] Why does this happen? One day I'm hopeful and peaceful. Then I wake up the next day melancholy, and it's not long before my mind is so full of questions. Soon Yesterday's calm is washed away, and the wind and waves begin to rise up within me. There are things that are … Continue reading Sometimes He Stills that Surging Sea Within
Today’s Suffering and Tomorrow’s Hope
[He will wipe away all tears from their eyes] We've been through a fare bit in the last few years. We're not the only ones. We're watching those around us go through it too. To be honest, it's been more difficult to watch others suffering. I always have hope. I just hope that those who … Continue reading Today’s Suffering and Tomorrow’s Hope
Mountains Fall (Miracles)
All right, so I’m taking “Music that Speaks” where no “Music that Speaks” has gone before. (And yes, I do realize that I’m about to combine Star Trek with Star Wars. I'm also throwing Mary Poppins into the mix. Hey, why not?) A long time ago, in a galaxy far far away, Poppins popped in … Continue reading Mountains Fall (Miracles)
