In Christ, God extends grace to all. “Bring [Mark] . . he is profitable to me for the ministry.” 2 Timothy 4:11 KJV I love the Bible’s true-to-life examples. Mark, a cousin of Barnabas, was a young man traveling with Paul and Barnabas on their missionary journey. For unexplained reasons, […]
God doesn’t originate everything that touches your life but He does orchestrate every outcome. “Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial.” James 1:12 NAS. You want the trial of faith to be over. You want out of there, but the situation is beyond your control and has to run […]
“Paul shook the snake off into the fire and suffered no ill effects.” Acts 28:5 NIV. Habits are attachments you held too long and a little too closely. My thoughts and comments today are about “attachments.” Along the journey, we all accumulate attachments, not all of which are beneficial. It […]
“He prayed that he might die.” 1 Kings 19:4 NKJV When you are through with your options, you are ready for real solutions. My thoughts and comments today ask “out of options?” Vince Lombardi, the legendary coach of the Green Bay Packers said, “Fatigue makes cowards of us all.” The […]
“Encourage one another and build each other up.” 1 Thessalonians 5:11 NIV Life requires courage and others who encourage that in you. My thoughts and comments today are about “encouragers.” I remember watching our grandsons play basketball, while our granddaughter was among the enthusiastic cheerleaders cheering for the team. Hearing […]