On March 2, 1944, during the height of World War II, freight train number 8017 left Salerno, Italy, heading through the Apennine Mountains. Although it was not supposed to carry passengers, it was common at the time for both soldiers and civilians to hitch rides on any convenient train. So, as 8017 passed through … More Are You Ready???
I have always thought of ministries with all their related gifts as a grand orchestra playing together as the Master Conductor directs each and every instrument. And what is created is beyond music’s limits. The following story written by an anonymous author some years ago, is related to what I want to share with you. … More Anointed and Appointed – Part Two
When a person asks Jesus into their heart and salvation is ignited within them, the growth process begins. The process always is met with challenges – and those challenges will always be directed toward the faith you are learning about and attempting to walk in. As a relatively newborn Christian believer of 1 ½ years, … More Is It Faith Or Is It A Wish?
“There are times in every Christian’s life that are difficult. In fact, I would say that a great percentage of the life of a Christian is faced with challenges …that can either break you or build you …” … More Dance in the Rain: Finding Joy Amid Challenges
I’m reminded this Christmas Season of an old traditional English Christmas Carol called “I Saw Three Ships . . . “ . The carol says that the ships were “sailing in” to Bethlehem (assumed) because “our Savior, Christ, and His Lady (which is assumed to be Mary) are on the one of those ships. All … More “I Saw Three Ships . . . “
Do you remember the day when you thought about what you wanted to be . . . ? … More Anointed and Appointed – Part 1
What you say has much to do with the outcome. How you say it is equally important to the outcome. … More WHAT DID YOU SAY?
Recently I read the following poem and was struck by the simplicity, directness, and reality of how these three words are true and apply to all mankind to this very day. And I was even more taken by how these three words apply to every believer who has made the decision to follow Jesus in … More Sometime’s There’s No Second Chance
Job 23:10 “But he knows the way that I take; when he has tested me, I shall come forth as gold”. When Job makes this statement, he has lost his 7 sons, 3 daughters, all of his oxen, asses, sheep, camels and servants – in one day – and is covered in boils from the … More When Storms Come …
Joshua 1:6 “Be strong and of good courage …” How can one be what one isn’t? If you are weak, or perceive yourself as weak, how can you be strong??? Joshua was told by God that he was given the land. IT WAS ALREADY A DONE DEAL! God was not giving it to him. He … More Are You Strong Enough?
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