Tag Archives: christianity

Do we really believe what God says to be really real? The psalmist of this song reminds us to keep our ears tuned to listen and our eyes fixed on the Lord God who created all and is in all.  … Continue reading →

When life is harder today than yesterday and we become perplexed but not necessarily down and out, confused but not defeated, bent but not broken, this psalm of praise to God is a great way to refocus our thoughts back … Continue reading →

Our first love is the one we run to first with good news and trying times. We know our first love will listen because of the ways they have shown their love to us.  We trust our first love with … Continue reading →

I confess; I have grumbled and complained when life through curve balls of criticism at me, my family, and our service to God.  I didn’t (and still don’t) understand and would often ask God why—especially when I was sure what … Continue reading →

It’s been said many times and felt often that when we get to the end of ourselves; we finally give in and look to God whose thoughts are higher and greater than ours.  But this morning, I wonder, why do … Continue reading →

The world is quick to judge believers who love, serve, trust and obey God.  When believers have a rough day with bad circumstances piling up, the world’s first response is, “So, where is this God of yours?”  Like the Psalmist, … Continue reading →

Psalm 40 1-3 I waited and waited and waited for God.    At last he looked; finally he listened.He lifted me out of the ditch,    pulled me from deep mud.He stood me up on a solid rock    to make sure I wouldn’t slip.He taught me how … Continue reading →

“Holding nothing back” in God’s Word is a two-fold principle for living the abundant life Jesus teaches.  First, it is complete human surrender to God (Romans 12:1-2) as an offering to God. The second is to trust God’s promise to … Continue reading →

David begged God to rescue him from those who sought his demise. He recognized the wickedness of his enemies and asked God to intervene. God does indeed work mighty deeds and miracles behalf of his children.  I have seen it … Continue reading →

One thing that surprised me most when first called of God to serve as a leader for our local church, state group then in our national group of churches were those within the Body of Christ who mock you for … Continue reading →