And Isaac loved Esau because he ate of his game, but Rebekah loved Jacob. – Genesis 26:28 NKJV I was watching a news program last night – at least I think it was news – and a story came up regarding continuing relief efforts in New Orleans as a result…
Read more1 The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. 2 He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, 3 he restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Psalm 23 (NIV) Psalm 23 is a…
Read moreIt is so easy, almost effortless to stand firm, to trust in God when everything is going well. It is easy to have faith when before you even finish praying your answer is at the door. However, how do you hold on to hope when it seems as if the…
Read moreAs I sat down to eat breakfast this morning, I somehow got the feeling that I was forgetting something. I’d spent my usual quiet time with God and pondered what to write on my own blog this morning. Then I thought to myself: “What day is this? the 22nd? the 23rd?”. I checked my calendar, verified the date…
Read moreHow to observe Thanksgiving. Count your blessings instead of your crosses; Count your gains instead of your losses. Count your joys instead of your woes; Count your friends instead of your foes. Count your smiles instead of your tears; Count your courage instead of your fears. Count your full years…
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