The image is burned in my mind. A man and his wife sit in the dirt in a refugee camp. When the rebels came, the family with their six children left with nothing but the clothes on their back. Nothing. No possessions. No home. Nothing. The one thing the man … Continue reading →
I enjoy American football. I enjoy the game so much my right knee required surgery to replace destroyed ligaments and tendons from playing football. Over the years the injury progressed until there was no choice but to call the surgeon. Even with my scars, I still love the game. The … Continue reading →
When you walk through the fires of life, I will be with you. I know the difficulties you face and I will gently lead you and your young ones. When you feel overwhelmed by the flood of activities, wants, and needs, I AM with you. Even when you can’t see … Continue reading →
My soul is troubled, desperate for God’s intervention, and my prayer this morning just repeats, “Oh God how I need you, every hour I need you.” I come to His throne with my requests, and my soul weeps and groans, and yet, and yet, there is a joy. Joy is … Continue reading →
“Count it all joy when you fall into various trials.” ~ James 1:2 (NKJV) “When troubles come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy.” ~ James 1:2 (NLT) Count it all joy? Consider it joy? Really? How does one count it all joy when loved ones die, health … Continue reading →
“Four men arrived carrying a paralyzed man on a mat. They couldn’t bring him to Jesus because of the crowd, so they dug a hole through the roof above his head. Then they lowered the man on his mat, right down in front of Jesus. Seeing their faith, Jesus said … Continue reading →
