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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”

Getting Better As Things Get Worse

Yesterday I was awake in the middle of the night listening to a sermon podcast.  I love learning and being uplifted by truth and hope.  Listening to Bible teaching redirects my mind from the latest news of problems in the world.  Then a thought came to my mind; while the world is becoming worse, ChristiansContinue reading “Getting Better As Things Get Worse”

Where Is Your Confidence?

Confidence is trust and assurance.  Where should we place our trust and assurance?  The Bible gives only one right answer to that question.  We are to place our trust, assurance, and confidence in God alone. Does this mean that we are not supposed to have any self-confidence?  No, we are not meant to be wimpyContinue reading “Where Is Your Confidence?”

A Promise … And a Very Long Walk

His son was sick, close to death, and the royal official walked all the way to Cana in Galilee to find Jesus.  When he found the Lord Jesus, he begged Him to come to his house and heal his son. John 4:46 tells us, “Unless you people see signs and wonders,” Jesus told him, “youContinue reading “A Promise … And a Very Long Walk”

Who Is This?

He’s so simple, yet so complex.  His message is easy to understand, yet it’s so deep that we must keep studying it.  His words are so comforting, yet some of His teachings are so hard.  His presence fulfills me, yet it convicts my heart of sin.  He’s so wonderful, yet sometimes so difficult to follow. Continue reading “Who Is This?”

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”