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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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”
What really happened?
What really happened at the cross? A necessary and wondrous transaction took place on the cross. Jesus endured a terrible flogging, taunting, spitting and the shame and torture of being nailed to a cross like a criminal. The Bible tells us that God’s wrath and punishment for sin was poured out on Jesus thatContinue reading “What really happened?”
Believe
Do you believe? If so, what do you believe? Sometimes I see decorative plaques or online posts that simply say, “Believe”. It may be an encouraging word to someone who has lost hope. Or possibly it means, “Believe whatever you want, just believe something!” To believe means to have confidence in or to have aContinue reading “Believe”
Your Biggest Problem Can Become Your Greatest Victory
What is your greatest problem? Many people are dealing with really big issues such as health problems, the death of a spouse, loss of a job or other seemingly impossible situations. Our biggest problem, the impossible situation, the hopeless circumstance, can become the very thing that God uses to grant us the greatest victory ofContinue reading “Your Biggest Problem Can Become Your Greatest Victory”
Fight For Your Hope
What are you hoping for? Are you struggling with an issue in your life or praying for God to change something? When I’ve labored in prayer over an important matter, I admit, there have been times when I’ve felt like giving up. I have been tired of striving and I’ve thought, “God will do whateverContinue reading “Fight For Your Hope”
Hurry Up God
In my quiet time with the Lord, I found myself praying about something I’ve prayed about for years. “Lord, please do what I’m asking, and please do it quickly! I need you to do this Lord! Oh, yes, and let your will be done. But please, do this now!” Well, I didn’t say exactly thoseContinue reading “Hurry Up God”
The Chain of Faith – It’s Up To You
In the past year several elderly family members passed away, one of which was my mother-in-law, who was 100 years old. Among the stories that were shared by the adult children at the funerals were memories of going to church with their parents and learning about God when they were very young. As I reflectedContinue reading “The Chain of Faith – It’s Up To You”
Common Sense And A Friend Called Wisdom
Common sense. Good sense. Sound judgment. Practical understanding. Correct perspective. Sensible observation. Wise insight. When I was in second grade my teacher tweaked my cheek and declared to me, “You have common sense!” I wasn’t sure exactly what common sense was when I was in second grade, although I knew it must be a goodContinue reading “Common Sense And A Friend Called Wisdom”
The Purple Pants Prayer
When I’m out and about in my car and I see people walking down the street or standing at a bus stop, I’ve developed the practice of praying for these strangers. For example, if I see someone smoking at the bus stop, I pray that God will inspire and strengthen the person to quit. IContinue reading “The Purple Pants Prayer”
Laurie Driesen 