Year: 2015

Perspective on Pain

After you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself perfect, confirm, strengthen and establish you. – 1 Peter 1:10 Approximately six years ago,… Read More

The One Thing Heaven Is Missing

In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. – Genesis 1:1 Last week I wrote a post about the beauty of Heaven. It’s a perfect place and one I long for… as I’m sure you do…. Read More

Have You Assumed Incorrectly What God’s Gift Is?

“Stop judging by mere appearances, but instead judge correctly” (John 7:24). Way back a long time ago, I was at a party. Something happened that has stuck with me all these years. I’d like to tell you about… Read More

Am I Willing to Lose So That I Can Win?

“Am I now trying to win the approval of human beings, or of God? Or am I trying to please people? If I were still trying to please people, I would not be a servant of Christ” (Galatians… Read More

Sunday Scripture: 2/1/15

Most important of all, continue to show deep love for each other, for love covers a multitude of sins. – 1 Peter 4:8 If you have been helped by this post and think it could be helpful to… Read More

Recommendation Saturday: First Things First

They were just trying to intimidate us, imagining that they could discourage us and stop the work. So I continued the work with even greater determination. – Nehemiah 6:9 This little guy has so much he could teach us…. Read More

Burn

He must become greater and greater, and I must become less and less. – John 3:30 I was brilliant and white and perfectly smooth tapered to perfection with a wick standing tall and proud Never could I have… Read More

Where I Belong

And I heard a loud voice from the throne, saying, “Behold, the tabernacle of God is among men, and He will dwell among them, and they shall be His people, and God Himself will be among them, and… Read More

Of Ancient Trees

For consider Him who has endured such hostility by sinners against Himself, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart. – Hebrews 12:3 Ok, so I know this is going to sound a lot like my… Read More

The Exchange

For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world and forfeits his soul? Or what will a man give in exchange for his soul? – Matthew 16:26 This Sunday I was blessed to be… Read More