As Jesus was in the upper room with His disciples prior to going to the garden where He would be arrested and led away to ultimately be crucified, He knew what the disciples would go through. Amongst His encouraging words that night were. . … [Read more...] about LIFTING THE FOCUS!
Faith
POOR POOR? (Part 1 of 3)
How often are the poor pitied while the rich are envied? Though poverty has its challenges, how often do those who possess less seem to express greater joy in life than those who possess much and are living with the stresses of managing it with fear of losing it? Now, I by no means wish to downplay life’s … [Read more...] about POOR POOR? (Part 1 of 3)
ARISE AND SING!
Someone has said, “No matter what yesterday was like, birds always start the new day with a song.” (original source unknown) I have long loved the sound of birds chirping and singing their songs in the morning. It has always been a great sound to … [Read more...] about ARISE AND SING!
GOD’S YES!
Is God able to do whatever He wills? Yes! (Matthew 19:26) Can we expect God to always be faithful? Yes! (2 Timothy 2:13) Can God be taken at His Word? Yes! (Proverbs 30:5) Is God able to see His plans through to the end? Yes! (Isaiah … [Read more...] about GOD’S YES!
LESS!
There are times when we may feel gripped with a sense of anxiousness. Though we trust in God and believe in His power and promises, we still find ourselves fearing the unknowns of life in this realm. As we acknowledge there will be challenges and trials we will not be spared, are we embracing God’s ability to bring us … [Read more...] about LESS!
