This morning, I've been reflecting on the world that God has made. He's made its stones and colors, animals and herbs, skies and stars. It leaves me in awe of the Creator. His is a beautiful world ( Read more... )

"The heart knows its own bitterness, and a stranger does not share its joy." Proverbs 14:10 ( Read more... )

1 Peter 2:6 - Therefore it is also contained in the Scripture ( Read more... )

Today in church, the pastor asked, "Do you fear that you will fail in following Jesus? Do you feel weak, discouraged, and fearful?"

My answer was, "yes!"

My weakness often discourages me. I look to my own power more often than I look to the power of my Father.

Raised to lifeGod has already worked a mighty power in me. He has raised me from the ( Read more... )

After the suffering expressed in the first part of Psalm 22, the second part of the Psalm opens with the words, "I will declare Your name to My brethren." Your name. I will declare Your name. As my mind rolled over the familiar words, a question came to mind, "What is the name that he would declare?" The following is a brief meditation and study ( Read more... )

Everybody has a unique personality. Mine happens to be very flexible, easy to please, timid, and submissive. Some of these aspects are very good, while some are simply unhelpful and perhaps even unhealthy ( Read more... )

Six meetings, an eggnog milkshake, and many hours later, I return to my computer ( Read more... )