“The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.” 2 Peter 3:9 What kind of life matters? The life of an elected official? A servicemen? The life…
Read moreWhen I was 18 years old, I began driving almost an hour each way to attend college. My grandmother was concerned about the distance (aging myself here, but it was before cell phones!) and the possibility of breaking down beside the road. In her concern, she advised me, if…
Read more“This is how we know that we belong to the truth and how we set our hearts at rest in his presence:” I John 3:19 Today, I let the stresses of life and job get the better of me. Deadlines, interruptions, thwarted efforts -all culminated in me throwing up…
Read moreRom 5:8 8 But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. (NIV) His cherubic face upturned, his bottom lip quivering, my heart melted to mush right on the spot. My little boy was sad and it tugged…
Read more“Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.” I Peter 5:7 (NIV) I can never get beyond amazement when I see how much our Father cares for us! He cares if we are sick, hurting, or heartbroken. Thank God! But He also cares about the small…
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