When the mariners were afraid, and each cried out to his god. And they hurled the cargo that was in the ship into the sea to lighten it for them. But Jonah had gone down into the inner part of the ship and had lain down and was fast asleep. Jonah 1:5 “Christian,…
Read MoreIn the fear of the LORD one has strong confidence, and his children will have a refuge. Proverbs 14:26 Twice in recent weeks I have been in a conversation about baby dedications. The first time my own pastor said, “Baby dedications are the most hypocritical days in the church.” I knew what he meant.…
Read MoreIf any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him. James 1:5 Wisdom can seem illusive in a difficult situation. In our home we are facing a bit of a trial with a new diagnosis of cancer for my husband.…
Read MoreHe will bless those who fear the LORD, both the small and the great. Psalm 115:13 I just got off the phone with a proud grandma. She has a granddaughter who is engaged to be married. Several months before the wedding her fiancé won a trip for two to the Dominican Republic through his…
Read MoreWhoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is stupid. Proverbs 12:1 A few weeks ago a nutritionist told me that if I would stop eating gluten my gut troubles would go away. I was skeptical because it seems almost like a cliché’ today to be “gluten free.” The Consequences Well,…
Read MoreNow when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were uneducated, common men, they were astonished. And they recognized that they had been with Jesus. Acts 4:13 There are many times when I have felt like a coward. Opportunities come for me to speak up for God and…
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