Psalms 26:7 That I may publish with the voice of thanksgiving, and tell of all thy wondrous works.
As I am writing this we are in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. It is scary and uncertain time. However, I am sometimes surprised at the hostility and anger shown by some in response to the situation. Just recently I came face to face with someone that was very angry at her current situation.… Continue reading #161: Seeing Through Glasses of Anger
Have you ever been around someone fishing for a compliment? It might seem like they are bragging about their accomplishments or rehashing all they have done for others but what they are really doing is looking for recognition. They may even try criticizing themselves hoping you will contradict them with a compliment. This individual is… Continue reading #74: Fishing for the Praise of Man
When people rise up against you, your first reaction probably is to defend your honor and your intentions. But that very action, while very natural, is an effort to bring glory to you. Isn’t your life supposed to be about bringing glory to God? In a situation where you are being challenged or feel discouraged,… Continue reading #71: Glory to God
Doctrinally, we know that the Lord is with us and will never forsake us. We know that He wants the best for us and will lead us in the right direction if we are yielded. But the hard part is to wait; to wait on the Lord to give us direction. By definition, “wait” means to stay… Continue reading #68: Wait
He lived beside Bethesda every day. He was always watching and waiting for the water to move. John 5:4 For an angel went down at a certain season into the pool, and troubled the water: whosoever then first after the troubling of the water stepped in was made whole of whatsoever disease he had. He had seen it… Continue reading #67: Bethesda
Embrace: it is a hug with a purpose. It is more intense; it comes with great emotion and offers great relief. A hug is a comforting touch, but an embrace has the ability to transfer restoration, comfort and spiritual healing between the giver and the receiver. It is a mechanism that has a way of… Continue reading #124: Embrace
Is your definition of God limiting your experience? “Dear God, thank you for another day. I pray for mom and dad. I also pray for my sister. Please help her. I pray for Joanne, Mike, Sally, and Bob. Please heal them. Please bless me and help me. Thank you, God. Amen.” Prayer time is done;… Continue reading #117: A Relationship with a Mechanical God
I knew that God’s fingerprints were all over where I was. He had undeniably led me to this place and had given me a task to complete. It was going to be difficult. I had to put in considerable time, effort, and preparation for it to be a success, but I knew that I had… Continue reading #122: Has God Failed You?
Imagine that you are at a party enjoying the fellowship of those you know and love. As you scan the crowd you notice someone who is out of place and was not invited! “Why is he here?” you ask as you cast an irritated glance his way. He is out of place and unwelcome. You… Continue reading #91: “Why is He here?”
Think back to your elementary math class when you were learning about > greater than, < less than, and = equal. The lesson was to use the right symbol to indicate how two numbers compared to each other. I remember being told that, “The alligator’s mouth always eats the bigger number!” The easiest one to… Continue reading #118: Reconciled
Glory, Strength, & Beauty 