I have heard it said that the ministry would be easy, if it weren’t for people. Of course, that is said tongue-in-cheek. Without people, we have no need of the ministry. After all, the point of God’s ministry is to proclaim the Gospel to the world and to help, or minister, to people. Jesus died …
Isaiah 26:3 Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee. Do you ever have moments when life seems to be more than you can handle? So many things pulling for your attention, so many messes or problems to deal with, that you don’t even know …
We had some very interesting visitors this past Sunday! As we were getting ready for church this past Sunday morning, my husband glanced out the window and got to enjoy a rare sight – two deer in our church parking lot! He quickly grabbed my camera and snapped some photos. It made for a pleasant …
Acts 20:37-38 And they all wept sore, and fell on Paul’s neck, and kissed him, Sorrowing most of all for the words which he spake, that they should see his face no more…This past week, I discovered that I had been removed by four Facebook friends! FOUR! Okay, one of them I had never met, …
Hello! Thank you for coming over! Come on in! I have some cookies ready for us. Do you like soda, or just water? I have both, so help yourself there on the counter. I could also make some tea, if you would like. I have some cute china tea cups that I never use.You would …
I have been a tad bit overwhelmed. I picked a horrible time to begin learning a new website! But as I explained in a previous post, Tim stepped in as a cyber-hero and bailed me out. My husband and I are also planning a 24 hour trip to a couples retreat in Branson, Missouri, this …
We recently had a threat of ice in our area as a winter storm passed through. They even called for a little snow. Well, neither happened. I am thankful the ice didn’t make an appearance, because we’ve lived through one horrible ice storm and that was plenty! We were hoping to see at least some …
I am amazed at how the Lord uses each and every thing in my life – whether great or small – to mold and shape me. I am usually looking for Him in the “great” things of life. I look for Him during the loss of a loved one or during financial reversal. I beg …
Have you ever known someone who was really smart? I don’t mean someone who knows a lot of facts, but someone who was a genius? All of my friends are very intelligent, ;] but none are geniuses. At least, if they are, they aren’t show offs about it! (So guys, are you? C’mon I can …
I Peter 1: 15 But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation;16 Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy.I Peter 2: 21 For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should …
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