Tag Archives: Jesus

THE BATTLE AND THE VICTORY BELONGS TO THE LORD!

The known world of enemies who opposed the nation of Israel from the beginning of entering the “Promised Land” given to them by God has now been subdued.  It was God who raised up a shepherd boy to be a … Continue reading

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WE PLAN—GOD DECIDES!

We humans have a kink in our armor—Self.  As God leads us to success in completing the mission He gave us to do while providing all that we needed within and without to do it; we think we should do … Continue reading

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THE DANCE

Every time we embark on a drive, whether to gather supplies or to go on a trip across the countryside; we make judgements of all others who are also driving on the road with us.  We remark about the crazy … Continue reading

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HONOR

What is honor?  Honor comes with actions of integrity.  Webster defines honor as having good reputation of being fair and trustworthy in relationships with others.  One who consistently treats others fairly with their best builds trust with all who know … Continue reading

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AS ONE FALLS ANOTHER RISES

There seems to be “born-leaders” who rise up in any group of people gathers to work, play, or just be in conversation.  If you observe people long enough, like I enjoy doing, we see from young to old a leader … Continue reading

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TWO MEN—TWO AGENDAS

“In his accession to the throne of Israel, David illustrates the career of Jesus Christ, the Son of David. Like David the shepherd, Jesus came first as a humble servant and was anointed king privately. Like David the exile, Jesus … Continue reading

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MOURNING THE MIGHTY WHO HAVE FALLEN

When we hear of the death of a loved one; we immediately begin to mourn their passing.  Jesus taught those who congregated on the mountain that day that we are “blessed when we mourn.”  When death comes; we realize our … Continue reading

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IN THE VALLEY OF BITTERNESS—GET A GRIP!

When the enemy deals a blow so hard that it affects us and all we love around us; what is our first response?  Is our first thought to fight back, seek revenge, take back what was taken from us?  Some … Continue reading

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DO I KNOW YOU?

I ran over to a person I thought I knew at first glance.  Her back was turned speaking to another attendee she knew in the crowded convention hall.  As soon as I got close to her; I spoke her name … Continue reading

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BEAUTY AND THE BEAST

DID YOU KNOW… Long before Disney’s production, the original “Beauty and the Beast” was a fairy tale written by the French novelist Gabrielle-Suzanne Barbot de Villeneuve and published in 1740.  Villeneuve’s lengthy version was abridged, rewritten, and published by French novelist Jeanne-Marie Leprince … Continue reading

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