Have you noticed that God has a unique connection with sheep? God calls us the sheep of His pasture. (Psalm 100:3) He refers to Jesus as both the Lamb of God and the Good Shepherd. (John 1:29, John 10:14) You may have heard it reported that sheep are a very ...
Read More »Quadriplegic, Joni Eareckson Tada, Exemplifies An Overcomer
Joni Eareckson Tada is an evangelical Christian author, radio host and founder of Joni and Friends ministry. What makes Joni’s story so compelling is her overcoming faith despite a tragic accident years ago that left her wheelchair-bound for life. On July 30, 1967, Joni dove into Chesapeake Bay after she ...
Read More »Search for the Silver Lining
“ … for I am the Lord, who heals you.” Exodus 15:26b Are you still searching for the silver lining? It’s an old saying, one we often toss out glibly, hoping it’s true, not putting much stock in “fate.” But we are not victims of “fate.” As Christians our faith in ...
Read More »What is the right burden to bear?
Those who say, “Christianity is a crutch,” know nothing of the challenge inherent in living the Scriptures. Consider these words from Galatians: “Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.” Galatians 6:2 “For each one shall bear his own load.” Galatians 6:5 Do you, like me, ever find ...
Read More »How To Surrender the Past and Live in His Presence
We have all been down this road before: Everything is going good; it’s smooth sailing, and then out of nowhere, our past rises before us and shifts the focus from our current journey. Whether we are confronted with the sins we have committed, the injustices we have been put through, ...
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