“9 So Moses took the staff from the Lord’s presence, just as he commanded him. 10 He and Aaron gathered the assembly together in front of the rock and Moses said to them, “Listen, you rebels, must we bring you water out of this rock?” 12 Then Moses…
Read more“Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. Do not quench the Spirit. Do not despise prophecies, but test everything; hold fast what is good.” ~ 1 Thessalonians 5:16-21 (emphasis mine) Gratitude: the quality of being…
Read moreAnne Sullivan was Helen Keller’s beloved teacher and companion for 50 years. Upon Anne’s death in 1936, sorrowful Helen, wrote these endearing words about the one who had become her eyes, her ears, and her mouth: “My teacher is so near to me that I scarcely think of myself apart…
Read moreAnd Peter answered him, “Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the water.” He said, “Come.” So Peter got out of the boat and walked on the water and came to Jesus. But when he saw the wind, he was afraid, and beginning to sink…
Read moreWhen I went to Africa on a short-term mission (many years ago) the one quality of the Kenyans I was most impressed with was generosity. I became friends with a young Maasai woman named Rose and we would take walks in the village, or go to her small house for…
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