To keep me from becoming conceited because of these surpassingly great revelations, there was given to me a thorn in my flesh, a messenger of Satan, to torment me. Three times I pleaded with the Lord to take it away from me. But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, my power … Continue reading For when I am weak, then I am strong
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We celebrate Christmas because…
The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of deep darkness a light has dawned.You have enlarged the nation and increased their joy; they rejoice before you as people rejoice at the harvest, as warriors rejoice when dividing the plunder. For as in the day of Midian’s … Continue reading We celebrate Christmas because…
It will all fit together
Very early this morning I awoke singing this song in my head. (Fortunately I have a beautiful voice... as long as it stays in my head.) "One day I'll stand before You And look back on the life I've lived I can't wait to enjoy the view And see how all the pieces fit" - … Continue reading It will all fit together
Here God…you take it
Give your burdens to the Lord, and he will take care of you. He will not permit the godly to slip and fall. (Psalms 55:22 NLT) "Give it to The Lord." - I've heard this advice many times when burdened by something. I've probably even advised it to others who were burdened. But what does … Continue reading Here God…you take it
Empathetic Savior
As a parent, one of the things I hope my children develop is empathy for others. When someone is hurting and we don't have the words to say ... showing compassion and understanding can show them that we care. Besides of course prayer, a shoulder to cry on is sometimes all we can offer to … Continue reading Empathetic Savior
