As we look at what God has to say to King Josiah’s sons, the main thing was they didn’t listen what He had to say in the past nor to what Jeremiah told them. They sought to do things their way and not at all to God’s way. Thing is we get that way too.Continue reading “Are You Tuned In?”
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How To Lighten Your Heart
Things happen in our lives that can weight us down, from the death of a family member or friend, dealing with a special needs child, finances, to what is going on in the world around us. So how do we deal with a heavy heart when it is weighed down? Let’s look a Psalm 119Continue reading “How To Lighten Your Heart”
Hey God, Do You See Me?
Have you ever cried out to God, wondering if He sees what all is going on with you? There are times that we feel in over our heads with what is going on whether it is personal trials or what is happening in the world around us. Sometimes it seems like evil always wins and GodContinue reading “Hey God, Do You See Me?”
Ripping Off the Band-Aid of Bitterness
Pulling a band-aid off is never fun, especially if it is stuck to the wound. When I had my accident years ago the nurses would change my bandages on my left leg twice a day. There was an abrasion on my left knee that no matter what they did to it, the bandage would alwaysContinue reading “Ripping Off the Band-Aid of Bitterness”
Saves The Crushed Spirit
Legos have their own self-defense when you step on them barefooted but their defensive feature doesn’t work well when one is wearing shoes. Perhaps you feel like the Lego knight right now with the weight of everything that is going on in your life coming down on you. Knowing no matter what you do to protectContinue reading “Saves The Crushed Spirit”
The Keys To A Happy Life
In the world today there is so much stress and unhappiness. Just turn on the news for a few minutes and try to find something that is good in what you hear. The police shows of today can be a major stress creator too. It is obvious this is nothing new under the Sun. King SolomonContinue reading “The Keys To A Happy Life”
A Proverbs 3 Sandwich
Proverbs 3 is full of encouragement and refreshment for your spirit. I made a sandwich with two selections from the beginning of Proverbs 3 as the bread and a meaty selection in the middle. Let’s dig in. The first slice is verses 5 and 6. We all know these verses they are seen on posters,Continue reading “A Proverbs 3 Sandwich”
Five Minute Friday – Play
(Photo by Aziz Acharki – Unsplash) I love doing theater. Not going to a play but being in one. Having a chance to be someone that challenges me to step outside of being me. One of Shakespeare’s quotes is “All the world’s a stage.” Stop and think about that for a second. Now let’s finishContinue reading “Five Minute Friday – Play”
Point of View
When you are going through a trial the type of point of view (POV) is very important.
The Light Within
Each of us, like clay jars, are God’s unique masterpiece to shine His light in a dark world. Together we can bring light, life, hope, peace, and salvation to a dark and dying world.