Patience. It is needed when, at the moment, there is nothing that can be done. Patience. It must be exercised when a timeline is uncertain. Patience. It is a necessity when facing unknowns in life. Patience! We need it as we trustingly watch for what God is going to do next. When it appears the world has won, we … [Read more...] about WATCHING AND WAITING
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FEEDING FACE!
Though stuffing the face may seem pleasurable at the time, if we are stuffing ourselves too much or with the wrong things our stomach is likely to grumble about it later. Our face will then reveal the discomfort we are experiencing. When our life is being … [Read more...] about FEEDING FACE!
PRIVELEGE TO CARRY! (Part 2)
In the beloved hymn “Take the Name of Jesus with You” (words by Lydia Odell Baxter, 1870), the first stanza is: “Take the Name of Jesus with you, Child of sorrow and of woe, It will joy and comfort give you; … [Read more...] about PRIVELEGE TO CARRY! (Part 2)
SUCCINCT STATEMENT!
Sometimes a short, succinct statement made about someone can tell us a lot about them. This is no more true than what was noted regarding Jesus at the time of the death of Lazarus. We read. . … [Read more...] about SUCCINCT STATEMENT!
JOY TO THE WORLD (Part 2 of 3)
Jesus came that we might have not only eternal life, but even abundant life now. (John 10:10) His coming brought true and lasting joy into a dark world. However, this joy has more to do with focus than it does circumstances. How often do we allow external conditions of life to take away … [Read more...] about JOY TO THE WORLD (Part 2 of 3)
