“So do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded. You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised.” Hebrews 10:35,36 (NIV) Three years ago Jim and I heeded the Lord’s leading…
Read more“To everything there is a season, a time for every purpose under heaven:” Ecclesiastes 3:1 NKJV No, I am not rushing for Christmas to come – although stores are already preparing for the holiday shopping; and no, I am not celebrating back to school like those parents in…
Read moreHave I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.” (Joshua 1:9 ESV) Life does not always go as we hope; at least that is true for me. As I had…
Read more“And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” John 8:32 (NLT) “The thief’s purpose is to steal and kill and destroy. My purpose is to give them a rich and satisfying life.” John 10:10 (NLT) I had never looked at these scriptures in reference…
Read moreThen Peter came up and said to him, “Lord, how often will my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? As many as seven times?” Jesus said to him, “I do not say to you seven times, but seventy-seven times. (Matthew 18:21-22 ESV) The song “Forgiveness” by Matthew West…
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