To keep me from becoming conceited because of these surpassingly great revelations, there was given to me a thorn in my flesh, a messenger of Satan, to torment me. Three times I pleaded with the Lord to take it away from me. But he said to me, “My grace is…
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We celebrate Christmas because…
The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of deep darkness a light has dawned.You have enlarged the nation and increased their joy; they rejoice before you as people rejoice at the harvest, as warriors rejoice when dividing the plunder. For as…
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It will all fit together
Very early this morning I awoke singing this song in my head. (Fortunately I have a beautiful voice… as long as it stays in my head.) “One day I’ll stand before You And look back on the life I’ve lived I can’t wait to enjoy the view And see how…
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Here God…you take it
Give your burdens to the Lord, and he will take care of you. He will not permit the godly to slip and fall. (Psalms 55:22 NLT) “Give it to The Lord.” – I’ve heard this advice many times when burdened by something. I’ve probably even advised it to others who…
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Empathetic Savior
As a parent, one of the things I hope my children develop is empathy for others. When someone is hurting and we don’t have the words to say … showing compassion and understanding can show them that we care. Besides of course prayer, a shoulder to cry on is sometimes…