Tag Archives: discouragement

Like a fish fresh out of the water, a new believer’s first reaction after accepting Jesus is usually a hunger and desire to devour God’s word. As time moves along however, if that new spirit is not fed, then the initial longing will begin to dissolve and fade away leaving ...

“Christ has given us this command:  Whoever loves God must also love his brother.”  1 John 4:21 (NIV) I love yard sales!  There is no telling what treasures one may find among another person’s junk.  But one man found something quite unexpected–a new lease on life. Don Herbert is a ...

And Ahab told Jezebel all that Elijah had done, and withal how he had slain all the prophets with the sword. Then Jezebel sent a messenger unto Elijah, saying, So let the gods do to me, and more also, if I make not thy life as the life of one ...

I looked on my right hand, and beheld, but there was no man that would know me: refuge failed me; no man cared for my soul. – Psalm 142:4 What heartbreaking words! At the time of this writing, David was fleeing for his life. He was tired, frustrated and discouraged, ...

My dogs have some of the most resilient fleas I’ve ever seen.  Seriously, nothing seems to kill or repel these critters, and believe me, I’ve tried.  I cannot tell you the amount of money I’ve spent on sprays, applications, creams, soaps, dips and the like.  I’ve tried everything from strong ...