The goats did not know they had a need, but they did. The pasture they munched about so placidly would soon be shorn by the mower. Familiar with the farmer who kept them, the flock was obedient to his leading. As I watched the goats moved to a safe, abundant pasture, ...
Read More »A Piece of the Puzzle: God’s Masterpiece
In the entryway of my mother’s house hangs a beautiful picture of a waterfall surrounded by trees. You’d never know the picture was made up of hundreds of puzzle pieces unless you examined the picture up close. One thousand small jig saw puzzle pieces, precisely fitted together with seams lined up perfectly, create ...
Read More »Do You Have A Bitter Root In Your Heart?
“Looking diligently lest any man fail of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and thereby many be defiled” (Hebrews 12:15). A couple days ago, a person requested prayer for a family member who was bitter. He didn’t give any details, but I could ...
Read More »A Little Less HGTV; A Little More Contentment
“Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content.” ~ Philippians 4:11 We live in a world of bigger, better, more. At every moment, we are confronted with in-your-face advertising campaigns for updating phones, cars, jewelry and more. ...
Read More »Keep Your Word–Even When It Hurts
He could hardly believe his ears. His daughter, who’d been estranged from him for the last seven years, by her own choice, wanted money. She’d rebelled against his rules, opted to live out her teen years exclusively with her mother (who had few rules), and in essence, disdained a relationship. ...
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