An Easy Yoke
Our family will be moving this summer. Not only are we packing and storing many things, but we are also downsizing because our youngest daughter is getting ready to leave the nest. It is a stressful time with many big changes on the horizon. After an overwhelming day of physical and emotional exhaustion,
Yes and Amen Faith
The Bible is filled with stories of people who had great faith in God and witnessed miracles and wonders in their service because of their faith. Hebrews 11 is often called the "Faith Hall of Fame," remembering so many of these faithful people. Who can top the faith of Father Abraham or Moses
The Sheep of His Pastures
Have you ever seen a group of playful lambs leaping and frolicking in the field, for the sheer joy of being alive? Yesterday, I talked about how we are like the sheep in the Lord’s flock. Ezekiel 34 portrays many promises that the Lord God made for His sheep, His people. Some may
God’s Precious Lambs
“Make a joyful shout to the LORD, all you lands! Serve the LORD with gladness; come before His presence with singing. Know that the LORD, He is God; it is He who has made us, and not we ourselves; we are His people and the sheep of His pastures.” (Psalm 100:1-3) So many
Keep Your Eyes on the Road
As I was driving down the highway one day, I was watching carefully all the traffic that was zipping around my car both in front of me and from behind. But I failed to look a bit farther down the road to see that there was a semi-truck that was crawling along very
God Knows Our Way
I can't count how many times I have found myself holding my head in my hands and crying, "I just don't know what to do!" And when I try to pray about it, I can't seem to think of what to say. So many times I have opened my Bible to read and
Jesus’ Itinerary, Our Itinerary
The Lord Jesus came to this world for a purpose--to seek and to save the lost--and He knew that He had a limited time to make a big difference. He did not allow Himself to become distracted or waste even one moment unproductively. Mark 1:21-38 gives us a typical itinerary for Jesus’ Sabbath
Walk While You Have Light
“Then Jesus said to them, ‘A little while longer the light is with you. Walk while you have the light, lest darkness overtake you; he who walks in darkness does not know where he is going. While you have the light, believe in the light, that you may become sons of light.’ These
Toe to Head Revival
There was once a most pitiful man who was born lame. He had to depend on friends to carry him every day and deposit him on the Temple steps where he would sit all day begging with his head lowered in shame and embarrassment. Then, his friends would return and scoop him up
Tender Moments with Mom
As we celebrate Mother's Day this week, I remember my precious mom, Helen. She would often take me as a child up on her lap and comfort me when I was afraid of thunder in the night, or when I fell down and scraped my knee, or when a favorite pet was lost.
The Ultimate Independence Day
Today is Israel's Independence Day. Along with all the happy celebrations--picnics, air shows, flag-waving--these thoughts were in my mind when I read Jeremiah 33:6-9 regarding the city of Jerusalem... "Behold, I will bring it health and healing; I will heal them and reveal to them the abundance of peace and truth. And I
A Continual Memorial
This week Israel celebrates Memorial Day and Independence Day. There will be solemn ceremonies to remember those who fought in the epic battles that helped gain this country her sovereignty and statehood. Then there will be barbeques and picnics to celebrate the liberty and blessings that Israel now enjoys. While many will honor
How God Sees Us
You’ve probably been told many times that God loves you or that you are a child of God. Embracing that concept is of primary importance. Do you know how God sees you when He looks at you? He has a heart filled with the same love that a father has for his little
The Fruit of Our Lips
The world we live in has become a society of “anything goes”. There is no filter on content that can be presented on television and Internet sites. Politicians speak out of both sides of their mouths, saying one thing today and another thing tomorrow, until no one knows what to believe. It is
No Wedding Crashers Allowed!
Have you ever heard of someone "crashing a wedding"? This is when people dress in their finest formalwear and attend a wedding they have not been invited to simply to enjoy the good food, take pictures of a happy bride and groom, meet new friends and have an enjoyable evening. They have fun
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