Becoming a Farmer of Hope
Sometimes it is hard to find a grain of hope in our own hearts. But a grain, is still a seed. Developing a farmers attitude to seed, may just produce the hope we need.
Be Patient with Faith
Sometimes I wonder why the Lord has led me down the twisted paths of life, or given me this particular road to walk. I don’t understand why my own plans, which seemed so good at [...]
Praise God and Be Thankful
I have been fascinated with Psalm 69 in the last few days, since I have been reading about a season in David’s life when he was at the “end of his rope.” There are probably [...]
Trust Blindly
Trusting God Blindly, how does one do that? Why is it important to maintain a level of blind trust in our hearts?
Pray from a Place of Rest
Why is it hard to pray sometimes? Faith is practicing the sovereignty of God, before we ask. Coming from a place of rest, is resting in who God is, before we ask.
Who’s Your Daddy?
"How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called the children of God!" says John, but do we know who our Daddy is? It is easy to acknowledge that we are His children, but we don't always think about WHO it is that is our Father.
When I Am Weak
When we feel totally weak, it is hard to even imagine that God could make us feel stronger. We may feel that we have no strength, no ability within us, no capacity for any more, unable to make a difference in our circumstances. But God says differently...
What Kind of Strength Does God Give Us?
Strength from God is not always the strength we are praying for when we pray, "Lord make me stronger." Strength from God is no strength at all, yet then it makes total sense in God's economy.
Kindness is Not Deserved
We are often kind to people whom we think deserve some kindness, but is that what kindness is really about? What motivates our kindness and is it really only related to the things we say and do?
The Reason for Christmas
Are we forgetting the reason for Christmas? This year, more than ever, I have noticed the absence of Jesus and the dominance of Santa’s, reindeer, bells and lights in our shopping centers. I have been [...]
