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 . . . “
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?
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?
Many years ago, while working at a hospital in the insurance verification department, I was eating my lunch at my desk. I was “the insurance verification department” and the office was my own. So, I was afforded the luxury of having a private lunch at my desk in total solitude for the time allotted. Christmas … More What Does Christmas Mean to You?
This question has been asked innumerable times when enduring an extended time of wrestling unresolved issues. The question is one born out of seeking clarity or direction as to how to deal with the issue. Sometimes it arises out of frustration with what we are facing, and wondering how can this ever turn into something … More Can Anything Good Come Out of This?
“In His presence is fullness of joy.” Psalm 16:11 (NASB) We were made first and foremost for fellowship with God. That is our primary purpose in life. Everything in our lives, including ministry, flows out of our oneness with God through Jesus Christ. If we never did anything in our lives but nourish and nurture … More Fulfilling Your Purpose?
You never walk alone or fight alone. God is on your side! … More He Is Able To Help
“It is definitely time in this world’s present spiritual darkness for the Body of Christ to rise up and shine!” … More Wake Up Sleepy-head
The first month of this new year is drawing to a close today. We have already used up 31 days of the 365 days in this year. How have you spend them? For time, in a sense, is the currency of life. God has given us an allotted number of years to live to fulfill … More “Spending Time”
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