WAITING. It seems to be the bad 7 letter word. I wait in line at the store, I wait until my children are old enough to handle some everyday tasks; I wait for Christ’s return. We spend our life waiting. Just like in Judah thousands of years ago. They were…
Read moreThose are Paul’s words in 1 Corinthians 6:12. We tend to think of that verse in a single context, but there are so many things that can control us. This is a “death to diets” time of year – but I will not be controlled by food. I went to…
Read more1 Thessalonians 5:11 Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing. Christmas. Tis the season to be jolly, and fa-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la. Though there is some evidence that in general there is not more depression at this time of year than any other, there…
Read moreI did not want to go out today. I did not want to go out today. I did not want to go out today. I had to go. There was something I needed to do but I kept putting it off, longer and longer. My husband said, “Go ahead. I…
Read more“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” ~ Philippians 4:6-7 (NIV) Paul is telling us in the book…
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