Thanksgiving is more than a holiday. The word Thanksgiving brings smiles to many, sadness to others. It’s a word associated with a holiday with images of Norman Rockwell paintings of family sharing food and laughter around a bountiful table. But the images aren’t real for most. Families are scattered by distance, … Continue reading →
Do you want more? I want more of God. I want to be more like God’s precious Son, Jesus Christ. I’m learning, the more I get out of the way, the more God can work in me. The more I die to self, the more I can be filled with … Continue reading →
I’ll admit there are some things I really wish would happen, some things I have waited and wanted for years. I’m patient at times, not so much on some days, because some days are hard and so very long and the wait is really long, really, really, really long… and … Continue reading →
Years ago, I worked with a man who was an avid hunter. During one of his hunting trips, he climbed a tree, tied himself to the trunk, and kept watch. After several hours he fell asleep. When he awakened, he looked down to discover a plethora of hoof prints circling … Continue reading →
How does God view those who sin, who do the wrong things and want to return to Him? Does God stand with crossed arms and a scowl waiting to punish? Although Peter had promised Jesus he would be there for Him no matter what, Peter had run when Jesus was … Continue reading →
Paul tells us in Ephesians 5:18 to “be filled with the Spirit.” The definition for the Greek word “filled” means to not only be full, but to be complete, filled to the brim, to cause to abound, to furnish or supply liberally, to render perfect. We are to be filled … Continue reading →
Have you ever hesitated to do something because you didn’t think the impact would be very good or lasting? Or, you worked at something and didn’t see a return for all the time and money you invested? Is it just me? I wonder, how far will we go when we … Continue reading →
