Jesus…said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” (John 8:12 NIV) One of the things that I dread about winter is driving in pitch-dark nights. So imagine my joy and sense of relief when I finally see light at theContinueContinue reading “Follow the Light”
Category Archives: Faith
Not a Fairy Tale
That was too much for Festus. He interrupted with a shout: “Paul, you’re crazy! You’ve read too many books, spent too much time staring off into space! Get a grip on yourself, get back in the real world!” But Paul stood his ground. “With all respect, Festus, Your Honor, I’m not crazy. I’m both accurateContinueContinue reading “Not a Fairy Tale”
Always True to His Word
They gave Moses this account: “We went into the land to which you sent us, and it does flow with milk and honey! Here is its fruit. But the people who live there are powerful, and the cities are fortified and very large”… Then Caleb silenced the people before Moses and said, “We should goContinueContinue reading “Always True to His Word”
A Sign of His Presence
The Lord was with Joseph so that he prospered. (Genesis 39:2 NIV) The fact that the Lord was with Joseph is mentioned several times in Genesis 39, which more often than not, manifested itself through Joseph’s successful life. Every time the phrase, “the Lord was with Joseph” appears, it’s usually followed by the statement, “soContinueContinue reading “A Sign of His Presence”
Don’t Settle for Less
And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:19 NIV) So many people have a problem believing this promise from the Bible that they end up settling for less. They settle for just any relationship, job, house, not realizing that there’s something better waitingContinueContinue reading “Don’t Settle for Less”
Coffee Dates With Marlene
There are friends who are friends, and there is a friend that is closer than a brother. (Proverbs 18:24 ABIPE) I’ve been blessed with many good friends over the years, but there’s only one that I’ve stayed in touch with, or who has rather, stayed in touch with me – Marlene. We’ve been good friendsContinueContinue reading “Coffee Dates With Marlene”
Just Not Ready
My friends, be glad, even if you have a lot of trouble. You know that you learn to endure by having your faith tested. But you must learn to endure everything, so that you will be completely mature and not lacking in anything. (James 1:2-4 CEV) I like how in one of the federal electionContinueContinue reading “Just Not Ready”
First Priority
Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need. (Matthew 6:33 NLT) I’ve learned that putting God first makes everything else fall into place. Spending time with Him before moving on to the rest of the day’s activities gives me more than enough time toContinueContinue reading “First Priority”
By the Grace of God
But by the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace to me was not without effect. (1 Corinthians 15:10 NIV) As I reflect on my own life, I, too, must admit that it’s by the grace of God that I am what I am today and that His grace to meContinueContinue reading “By the Grace of God”
Needing God More Than Ever
In his time of trouble King Ahaz became even more unfaithful to the LORD. He offered sacrifices to the gods of Damascus, who had defeated him; for he thought, “Since the gods of the kings of Aram have helped them, I will sacrifice to them so they will help me.” But they were his downfallContinueContinue reading “Needing God More Than Ever”
Rising with the Son 