Giving in to the temptation to hear only the good from others, surrounding ourselves with those who only say what we want to hear, can be disastrous. Just ask King Ahab! In fact, Ahab had 400 men who did just that—filled his ear with just what he wanted them to ...
Read More »They Were Written in Your Book…
“…all the days (of my life) were written before ever they took shape, when as yet there was none of them.” ( Psalm 139:16) You know every day that each one of us has on this earth. Your eyes have seen every dream, every hope, all our pain and sorrow, ...
Read More »The Potential of a Child
We recently said good-bye to our youngest child and only son, leaving him in the Tennessee mountains at a wonderful christian university to begin his college days. With 9 hours distance between us, it felt strange leaving him there. But the change was made easier by his excitement, and the ...
Read More »Deceit of Popularity
Paul knew the secret. He would never be able to do both. He faced the same choice each of us must face, and it went against his natural desire to be liked and appreciated by others. He would have to choose popularity with people, or service to the Lord Jesus. ...
Read More »“Who Do You Say That I Am?”
Relationships take time to grow. Trust in another, belief in their genuine love for you, take time to nurture and build. This is true even in our relationship with God and His Son, Jesus. When we come to Him in our brokenness and begin a relationship with Him, it is ...
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