When David, as a youth, went out to face Goliath (1 Samuel 17), while Saul and all Israel “were dismayed and greatly afraid” (1 Samuel 17:11), was David fearless? He made it clear his trust was in the God Who had delivered him from the lion and the bear and would do that same against Goliath. (1 Samuel … [Read more...] about FEARLESS?
Faith
PRAYER AND PRESSING ON!
To pray with a resolve to press on is good. However, to pray and rush on may not be. Though we can pray and be encouraged the “prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working” (James 5:16 ESV) and pressing on can reveal our faith in the workings of God, are we taking time to listen? Someone has … [Read more...] about PRAYER AND PRESSING ON!
DIVINE DESTINATION!
It has been said, “God promises a safe landing, but not a calm passage.” [source: “1600 Squibs And Quips” #1490, compiled by E. C. McKenzie] And yes, how varied is life’s journey. However, are we keeping the Divine Destination in mind? Jesus made it clear … [Read more...] about DIVINE DESTINATION!
REFLECTED REALITY!
In a sermon delivered by our oldest son in Oregon this past Sunday, he emphasized how the focus on God should be that of Him being “More than the Many. Bigger than the Big. Mightier than the Mighty.” The reality of all this is reflected in the … [Read more...] about REFLECTED REALITY!
TO FOLLOW…DEPENDS!
A man had the following inscribed on his tombstone: “Pause, dear friend, as you pass by, As you are now, so once was I. As I am now you soon will … [Read more...] about TO FOLLOW…DEPENDS!
