“Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be men of courage; be strong.” I Corinthians 16:13 Today in the United States, we celebrate Father’s Day. While much of the time it’s the mother who receives accolades for raising the children, I know I could not do it without my husband. I know many,…
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And The Fruit Of The Spirit Is Patience… Part III
“This is what the Lord Almighty God of Israel says to those I carried into exile from Jerusalem to Babylon: ‘Build houses and settle down; plant gardens and eat what they produce. Marry and have sons and daughters; find wives for your sons and give your daughters in marriage, so that they too will have…
Bloom Where You’re Planted: Mary, Part II
Read Luke 1:39-45 At that time Mary got ready and hurried to a town in the hill country of Judea, 40 where she entered Zechariah’s home and greeted Elizabeth. 41 When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the baby leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit. 42 In a loud voice she…
“Where Is God When It Hurts?”
“I will never leave you nor forsake you.” Hebrews 13:5 This past week in particular, many people have reached out to me because they are hurting. “Where is God when it hurts?” has been a recurring theme for many brothers and sisters in the faith. God never promised life as a Christian would be easy. …
“I am the Lord’s Servant”
“Mary was greatly troubled at his words and wondered what kind of greeting this might be. But the angel said to her, ‘Do not be afraid, Mary, you have found favor with God. You will be with child and give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus. He will…
Encouragement Encounters: Presence, Part II
Have you ever been in a really difficult situation, and worse, you were there alone? The day after I was diagnosed with cancer, I awoke, wondering what I was going to do with myself all that day. At nine that morning, the doorbell rang. A neighbor who lived down the street, and attended our church,…
Encouragement Encounters: Presence, Part 1
Are you feeling closer to God this week? In a few moments you will know why I am asking! Let’s begin with a familiar story, Luke 10: 38-40. “As Jesus and His disciples were on their way, he came to a village where a woman named Martha opened her home to him. She had a sister called…