Tag: faith

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

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

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

Recommendation Saturday: You’ve Got to See “The Trail”

But if we hope for what we do not see, with perseverance we wait eagerly for it. – Romans 8:25 Seriously.  I watched this movie on a whim. I wasn’t even aware it was a Christian movie. Had… Read More

The Beauty of Believing: A Review

      Are you ready to blossom? Faith is like a flower. In order to grow, it needs soil, water, and sun—food for the spirit. That’s just what this devotional is. Spiritual food to help your faith… Read More

I Believe in a Hill Called Mount Calvary

But Jesus replied, “Foxes have dens to live in, and birds have nests, but the Son of Man has no place even to lay his head.” – Matthew 8:20 Why do I have to keep climbing? It’s always… Read More

When Rocks … Aren’t

For who is God, but the Lord? And who is a rock, except our God… – Psalm 18:31 Have you ever seen those older movies and tv shows where the rocks are actually styrofoam? They look like a… Read More

How to Handle the Holiday When You Have Nothing Left to Give

“They are not of the world, even as I am not of it. Sanctify them by the truth; Your word is truth” (John 17:16-17). Thanks and Giving. Not the first two words that come to mind when you… Read More

Recommendation Saturday: Depression & Perspective

…fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. –… Read More