I was reading the book of Proverbs and stumbled across a verse that I didn’t fully understand. Here it is: “Where there are no oxen, the manger is empty, but from the strength of an ox come abundant harvests.” (Proverbs 14:4) It’s clear that if you don’t have an ox, you won’t be able toContinue reading “Life Lessons From an Ox”
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The Birth of Jesus – Prophecy Fulfilled
Over 2,000 years ago, a baby was born in a manger. Most of the people bustling about Bethlehem that night had no idea that the greatest event in human history had taken place in their midst. A few people, however, knew that the baby born that night was the long-awaited Messiah. He was the oneContinue reading “The Birth of Jesus – Prophecy Fulfilled”
Break Up Your Unplowed Ground
Losing weight, eating healthier, exercising, saving money, getting out of debt. New Year’s resolutions will push us outside of our comfort zone! In fact, growth, change and improvement likely won’t happen without some discomfort. How many of us will give up on our goals just when the new territory begins to stretch us and makeContinue reading “Break Up Your Unplowed Ground”
Never Forget This Word
Years ago, one of my Bible teachers taught about a word that she wanted her class to remember. She quizzed us periodically to see if we could recognize the meaning of this word as we delved into Scripture. For example, if we studied about King Solomon mixing pagan beliefs with his faith in the oneContinue reading “Never Forget This Word”
Find Your Way To Jesus
In the bustling and crowded town of Bethlehem, just about everyone was busy with activity. But in the midst of the crowds and the movement, several people found their way to Jesus that night. How is that possible? God gave clues and signs so that Jesus would be found. An angel appeared to shepherds whileContinue reading “Find Your Way To Jesus”
The Shadow Of His Hand
Do you know God is there but at times you just don’t feel His presence? Do you get impatient while you wait on the Lord to fulfill His promises or a hope of something to come? Sometimes I think of my hope in God as having a shadow of His words; I can see itContinue reading “The Shadow Of His Hand”
Going Through….Why Doesn’t God Stop This Mess?
Why doesn’t God stop every bad thing? This question has troubled mankind for centuries. I can’t presume to know the answer! I do, however, believe that we can study God’s Word and learn His ways, which might shed some light on this difficult question. And what I see from Scripture is that typically (not always) but generally GodContinue reading “Going Through….Why Doesn’t God Stop This Mess?”
Laurie Driesen 