But you, O Lord, are a shield around me; you are my glory, the one who holds my head high. (Psalms 3:3 NLT) It can be so easy to let the circumstances of life bring you down. Sometimes it may seem that every day brings with it something new to complain about. The weather, a … Continue reading Keep your head up
Tag: faith
Warning to the hypocrites
Jesus remained busy during his last days on earth. He continued to teach and rebuke, to heal and make waves. The religious leaders were getting more and more uncomfortable with his message. He was in their face, using parable after parable to warn them and rebuke them. Finally after going back and forth with the … Continue reading Warning to the hypocrites
Journey to the Promised Land
I love reading the Old Testament. Reading about the Israelites and their not so easy journey to the Promised Land gives me hope as I look forward to my Promised Land, heaven. Much like their journey through the wilderness was part of God's plan - so is our journey through this life. It isn't always … Continue reading Journey to the Promised Land
Where my hope comes from
I am not studied in Christian apologetics (defense of the faith) - but I know it is important to be able to answer the question: "Why is your way the right way?" The most basic answer to me is that I just know. I know because I feel peace, contentment and joy that is not … Continue reading Where my hope comes from
A successful harvest
Accepting Jesus as your savior and growing in a personal relationship with him is an awesome journey. And the further along you get, the more you long for the day you reach your eternal destination in heaven. At the same time, your heart aches even more for loved ones that have not yet discovered that … Continue reading A successful harvest
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