In our life, there are moments when we feel depleted, or discouraged, or maybe even alone. It's in these moments that we must go to the word of God and get a fresh taste of the bread that can sustain us. Matthew 4:4 says..." But he answered and said, it is written, man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God."
Read MoreMemories of our God who has been so very faithful to me all these years. His love and
gratitude of sacrifice shown to me he has shown before I was born.
Just Make memories! (“That appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away.”)
When you pick up one of those memories just pray, reflect and thank the Lord for his goodness
and nconditional love.
Read MoreAbby, one of the greatest things you can do in your marriage… is keep God in the center of it.
Not just on church days.
Not just when things are hard.
But in EVERYTHING.
Read MoreThe book of Proverbs, we know, is a book of wisdom. Literally – a book compiled of wise sayings, truths, and proverbs. Wisdom pertaining to spiritual things, how to treat others, wisdom in raising a family, how to treat a neighbor, etc. Figurative and literal, the use of the word ‘wisdom’ is used so many times and in so many ways, even personified as one that crieth in the streets.
Read MoreSamuel was speaking to the children of Israel people who had seen God work.
They had watched Him provide, protect, rescue, forgive, and guide them.
And yet Samuel pauses everything and says,
“Stop. Think. Remember. CONSIDER.”
Read MoreMy husband, six of our children, and I spent just about 24 hours a day/7 days a week together. We ate together, rode in airplanes and cars together, sometimes all slept in the same room together, played games together, and shared one bathroom for most of that time in different homes and hotels from West to East, from North to South. I told my husband before we left the Philippines that we were either going to love each other more or hate each other by the time this was over. I happy to say that we still love each other.
Read MoreDriving some streets and roads can also be quite confusing. At some intersections, turning left is illegal. The driver is required to turn right, go a short distance, and then make a U-turn to head in the desired direction. Sometimes you have the go a little ways up, make a left turn at a light, and then you can turn around then go your desired direction. In Michigan we call that a "Michigan left turn". SO frustrating. Sometimes there might be a round-about — a crazy of traffic flow that sends all vehicles in a left-handed circle until the sought after exit is reached. "Who designed this?" is often what i think.
Read MoreInfluence comes from many different sources and in many different packages. I had the opportunity to grow up under Bro. Hyles and attend First Baptist Church of Hammond, Indiana. My mother taught at Hyles-Anderson College since I was two years old which has allowed me to learn and know of hundreds of individual college students growing up. I have also taught and have been in the ministry for over twenty years. I can easily say I have had thousands of people influence me.
Read MoreEvery visit with my friend included a beautiful talk about our Lord. She would share what she read in God’s Word that encouraged her. We would delight in talking about God, His character, and His Word.
Read MoreI don’t know about you, but anytime I see a fresh flower poking through the dirt, I feel a little bit of hope. I might be yelling at my kids from the front porch.. but inside, I’m feeling spiritual.
We love flowers, don’t we? We wear them on dresses, drink out of mugs with them on it, some of us even have flowery Bibles or Bible covers!
Read MoreWhen the Bible speaks of the putting on of our clothing and ornaments (jewelry), the word often used is “adorn” or “adorning” which also has the meaning of “adding beauty by dress or external ornaments; to embellish; to set off to advantage” or “to make more pleasing.” While we should certainly strive to be attractive, appropriate, and modest outwardly, the majority of our time and focus should be on the adorning of our inner lady. 1 Peter 3:3-4 Whose adorning let it not be that outward adorning…but let it be the hidden man of the heart. So, how do we adorn, or embellish, our hidden man (lady) of the heart? What ornaments, or jewelry,
Read MoreGod communicates to us through His Word..the Bible. Imagine not having the precious Words of God. We talk to God using WORDS…Prayer.
Read MoreSo often, we can let ourselves become weary because we are so focused on all that is going
on in our lives that we get sidetracked by the Devil. Some things that cause us to become
weary are health issues, financial struggles, family drama, and sometimes, it's just plain old
life getting the best of us. I believe the Devil uses this tactic on us so that we don't
accomplish all we need to do. When we are weary, we tend to complain and become a little
self-centered because of how it affects us.
Read MoreLadies, the trials of this life are temporary, but the JOY of eternity is forever. Revelation 21:4 promises, “And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain.” When we focus on the eternal joy that awaits us, we can endure anything with a smile.
Read MoreAs we know, true Joy is not seasonal or situational. It doesn’t arrive with the lighting of the tree or Amazon Prime and then somehow disappears like the last Christmas cookie.
Read MoreGod’s Word has placed in my mind this beautiful picture of my Heavenly Father always standing at my right side with his left hand opened and waiting for me to take hold in absolute trust and confidence while He battles for me with the might of His right hand.
Read MoreSeveral years ago, Bro. Dan Martin made a statement that has stayed with me to this day. He said, “What if we woke up tomorrow with only the things we were thankful for today?”
Read MoreFirst, we have the peel. This will represent our lives. Each peel is bright and beautiful. Every lemon has a peel. Just like we all will face trials. Notice James did not say IF you fall into diverse temptations, he said When you do. We need to remember that each person we pass or are around is facing something no matter what the outward appearance portrays.
Read MoreHave you ever looked at your hands and wondered what impact they could make in the world? Not just when they hold a baby, stir the soup, or wipe a tear, but when they are folded in prayer.
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