George Mueller once wrote, “The beginning of anxiety is the end of faith, and the beginning of true faith is the end of anxiety.” The past year for me and the kids has been a season of anxiety, pain and grief. But as we launch into this new year, we want to walk with an […]
12-12-12
“Sorrowful, yet always rejoicing” (2 Corinthians 6:10) describes the conflict we find ourselves in this Christmas season. Two years ago yesterday, on 12/12/12, we found out that Mom had terminal lung cancer. Mom’s favorite time of the year was always Thanksgiving and Christmas. She loved her fuzzy socks, hot tea, and a cozy chair by […]
Thankful for . . .
“Lord prepare me to be a sanctuary, pure and holy, tried and true; and with thanksgiving I’ll be a living sanctuary for you.” (John Thompson & Randy Scruggs) In everything give thanks! Once during private prayer, George Mueller, realized that he had never thanked God for his socks. When the only thing I can think of […]
Being Thankful
A while back dad mentioned that if we get to a point of being thankful for our circumstances God is able to do more because our hearts are turned to things of above not on worry and distress. Well, I simply thought that was impossible. How could you be thankful for this?! Some mornings in […]
God's Army: His Church
1 Corinthians 12:4-5 “Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit. And, there are variety of ministries, but the same Lord.” I am resting . . . I really am, but all these things that I’m learning and experiencing about who our God is just have to come out! So, every so often […]
Excellent Things: this week
Many, O Lord my God, are the wonders which Thou hast done. There is none to compare to Thee. If I should declare and speak of them they would be too numerous to count . . .” Psalm 40:5 NASB A couple of people have asked, “Are you ever afraid of running out of stories […]
A Silent, Suffering Savior
Our family watched the Passion of the Christ last night. It was the first time Ivy and Ellie had seen it. So graphic, so violent, so wicked – it’s very difficult to keep my eyes open and visually experience the torture Christ endured. With tears streaming down my face, I found myself murmuring over and over, […]
Excellent Things on WFIA AM 900
Make known His deeds among the people . . . Make them remember that His name is exalted . . . For He has done excellent things . . . Let this be known throughout the earth . . . Isaiah 12:4-5 NASB Beginning Monday, April 16th from 3-4PM join me on WFIA AM 900. We’re […]
