I have been doing some reading about earthquakes lately and aftershocks, specifically in New Madrid. Earthquakes occurred in New Madrid in 1811 to 1812. There was such massive destruction and loss of life! I’m trying to decide if the people had a better chance of survival on land or the Mississippi. Great chasms opened up Read More
If anyone speaks, they should do so as one who speaks the very words of God. If anyone serves, they should do so with the strength God provides so that in all things, God may be praised through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power forever and ever. Amen. (1 Peter 4:11
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Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 NIV) How can I rejoice when I’m having “one of those days,” Father? How can I continually pray when I feel overwhelmed? When I look to Jesus’ example, I find the answers I
While we wait expectantly for our prayers to be answered, here is some thought of what we can do. Humble ourselves before the Lord and focus on Him instead of ourselves and our desires. Remain obedient to God’s will. Have faith that the Father will do as He promised. And lastly, be courageous! We can
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I do not hide your righteousness in my heart; I speak of your faithfulness and your saving help. I do not conceal your love and your faithfulness from the great assembly. (Psalm 40:10 NIV) When I think about your faithfulness to me, Lord, my heart overflows! I long to share this treasure trove with the
The enemy wouldn’t be attacking you if something precious was not inside you. Thieves do not break into empty houses. You have a purpose. Blessings all!
Most of us have gone fishing at one time or another. I did as a child with my Dad at my grandparents’ pond. It was fully stocked, but you couldn’t tell it by what I caught. Zip, Zilch, Nada. I never caught anything but sure did have fun with my Dad. It was always a
Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. (Hebrews 11:1 NIV) Human faith lives between two extremes. It is neither completely blind nor able to see everything. It has plenty of evidence when it steps out and trusts in God, but it takes each step with
With the Lord, a day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like a day. (2 Peter 3:8 NIV) Keep us from being slaves to time, Lord. Teach us to rest in the knowledge that time is in Your hands. Whenever we think we don’t have enough of it, show us we
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Into your hands I commit my spirit; deliver me, Lord, my faithful God. (Psalm 31:5 NIV) I know that releasing control to You, Lord, is one of the hardest but most rewarding steps of obedience that I will ever take. Trusting in Your faithfulness and submitting to Your authority may seem like leaping headfirst into
