“To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the Lord, that he might be glorified. ~ Isaiah ...
Read More »3 Things That Hinder Our Prayers
“In prayer it is better to have a heart without words than words without a heart. ” -John Bunyan If your life is anything like mine everyday seems more busy than ever before. It appears to drag us into multiple directions at once and it can be difficult to think ...
Read More »The Shelter of His Wings
He shall cover you with his feathers, and under his wings shall you trust: his truth shall be your shield and buckler. ~ Psalm 91:4 It’s a very stormy day today. The sun seems to have disappeared completely. Dark gray clouds hover just above the houses. Booming thunder roars and ...
Read More »Our Hope: First Fruits of Life
‘…I gladly give my tithe to God because I want to let Him know that He is first in my life. And because we give our first to the Lord, He blesses us, protects us, and provides for us.’ — Robert Morris, ‘Unlocking the Rewards of Generous Living’ (Chosen Books ...
Read More »Our Hope: The Tools of the Trade
‘Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might.’ Ecclesiastes 9:10 (NIV) Most of us have to work. We are not all born with a silver spoon in our mouths, and we don’t all have trust funds to spend as we wish. Most of us don’t have ...
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