Strength to help us get through our problems. Psalm 46:1 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Psalm 46:2 Therefore, we will not fear, though the earth should change and the mountains slip into the sea. Philippians 4:6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by pray and supplication with […]
I dug the hole deep. I suppose that way no critters ever will “get curious”. Maggie Olivia was 16 years old. She was a West Highland Terrier, known as a Westee. An independent, often times moody, family pet. I purchased Maggie from a pet store in a mall. I was given some kind of papers […]
Drawing near to God. 2 Chronicles 7:14 If my people who are called by My name humble themselves and pray, and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from Heaven, and I will forgive their sins, and will heal their land. Acts 17:27 God did this so they would […]
I slept last night with my window wide open. The all night warm breeze was great! These days I am usually hesitant about sleeping at night letting the “fresh” air in. I have developed allergies over the past few years and they are no fun. But last night, no problems. I woke up clear headed. […]
We all are born with a measure of love. 1 John 4:19 We love, because He first loved us. Ephesians 4:15 Speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in all aspects into Him, who is the head, even Christ. 1 John 5:4 For whatever is born of God overcomes the world and […]
As I sit in my office here at the Mars Hill Network, I am enjoying having my window open and taking in the smell, sound and touch of the wind circulating around the room. It’s the perfect afternoon. To further my enjoyment, we had some visitors this afternoon, four of those which consisted of children. […]
Being negative takes away my strength. Matthew 12:36 I say to you that every careless word people shall speak, they shall render account for it in the day of judgement. Matthew 12:37 For by your words you shall be justified and by your words you shall be condemned. Isaiah 41:10 Do not fear, for I […]
By now you are most likely aware of yet another rampage of murder. Shooting victims (I think that makes five incidents in Texas since 2013). Gun violence, a weapon of convenience in many cases, are becoming a common occurrence in America. Now, I am one to protect our 2nd Amendment rights, but I am […]
We all have seasons in life. There is a time for just about everything under the sun. The book of Ecclesiastes says it well: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 3 To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: 2 A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, […]
When I have no hope, Lord, you are there. 2 Chronicles 15:7 Be strong and do not lose courage, for there is a reward for your work. Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans that I have for you declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for calamity to give you a future and […]
