“And He arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm.” Mark 4:37 KJV Trials and tribulations come with life, that’s just part of living. Various circumstances, disappointments and downright disasters can move in on us when we least expectContinue reading “Storm Watch!”
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Weed Control!
Weeds come in endless varieties and thrive in the most extreme conditions. How is it that weeds grow with little effort when what I actually plant takes forever to grow? Jesus illustrated a great parable in chapter thirteen in the book of Matthew. This story is about a farmer whose enemy sowed tares (weeds) amongContinue reading “Weed Control!”
Soar!
Unlike this butterfly struggling against the breeze, I spotted a hawk soaring high on those same winds. Hawks trust the breezes to lift them higher. No GPS or google maps, they just stretch their wings and go! The higher we want to go, the more we must trust God to take us there. Small things weContinue reading “Soar!”
What Do You See?
Sometimes it is not a failure to let go of the past that prevents us from moving forward. Instead, a lack of vision for our future prevents the preparation necessary to manifest our innermost dreams. Dare to prepare for opportunities that lie ahead. Your greatest victories await if you have faith for what God canContinue reading “What Do You See?”
How Do You View It?
perspective a) a specific point of view in understanding things or events b) the ability to see things in a true relationship, Webster’s Dictionary The majority of the frustration and anxiety we face is not necessarily due to an “enemy attack.” The mental chaos we sometimes experience stems from failing to view things in the proper perspective. Psalms teachContinue reading “How Do You View It?”
Meek not Weak!
“Blessed are the meek; for they shall inherit the earth,” Matthew 5:5 KJV Meek is not a virtue most people seek or regard highly in Western culture. The term is usually identified with someone who is timid, fearful, submissive and lacking courage. However, one definition as defined by Webster’s is “enduring injury with patience andContinue reading “Meek not Weak!”
A is for Anger Management
“Cease from anger, and forsake wrath; Do not fret—it only causes harm,” Psalms 37:8 NKJV Anger management is an important tool for living. The Bible is very clear about anger’s destructive potential. Anger spreads quickly like a spark igniting dry brush in the wild. Like fire, it spreads far quicker that it can be extinguished.Continue reading “A is for Anger Management”
Getting Through to Get To…
Moses led the Israelites through the Red Sea before they were free from Egypt. Joshua led the same people through the wilderness before they saw the Promised Land. Jesus endured the crucifixion before He would then take His seat at the right hand of God the Father. Life requires that we go through to getContinue reading “Getting Through to Get To…”
Faded Flowers
“Cast me not off in the time of old age; forsake me not when my strength faileth.” Psalms 71:9 KJV As I was looking at the remnants of my hydrangeas, one in particular caught my eye. The flower was no longer the fresh sweet pink it had been upon blooming many weeks ago. Instead, itContinue reading “Faded Flowers”
Work Wise…work to live or live to work?
“Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and your plans will succeed.” Proverbs 16:3 NIV “The man who plants and the man who waters have one purpose, and each will be rewarded according to his own labor.” 1 Corinthians 3:8 NIV “Therefore, my dear brothers, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fullyContinue reading “Work Wise…work to live or live to work?”
