As a guest in so many homes, I have watched so many fathers and mothers play with their children on the floor. The hilarious laughter as children crawled over their Dad and Mom. One of the real benefits of being a guest in a home like that is being asked to pray over their children,…Read more Deeply Secure
Forgiveness
Friending God
Here is a quote from my grandsons' The Jesus Storybook Bible we gave them for Christmas. "This is how God will rescue the whole world [Jesus says]. My life will break and God's broken world will mend. My heart will tear apart—and your hearts will heal … I won't be with you long. You are…Read more Friending God
LIVING IN THE END TIMES
“The time is near when all things will end. So think clearly and control yourselves so you will be able to pray. Most importantly, love each other deeply, because love will cause people to forgive each other for many sins. Open your homes to each other, without complaining.” (1 Peter 4:7–9, NCV) Last night at…Read more LIVING IN THE END TIMES
The Power of Forgiveness by Cal Thomas
I've always benefited from Cal Thomas' commentary. His column about Isaac Hill, the president of the Black Student Association forgiving the students who participated in the hate filled sing along at the University of Oklahoma. Please take a couple of minutes and read the column. You'll think about it for a long time. http://goo.gl/bNhorw Peace!
Revival, Restoration and Remembering in a Storm
Are you discouraged? Do you remember the last time you were discouraged? But you were not experiencing "the joy of the Lord" as your strength. Perhaps your confidence and faith in God was being tested. Psalm 85 teaches us how to reflect, remember and pray in a time like this. "Heavenly Father, thank-you for your…Read more Revival, Restoration and Remembering in a Storm
From Wrath to Restoration
"You're blessed when you feel you've lost what is most dear to you. Only then can you be embraced by the One most dear to you." Matthew 5:4, Message Grief easily morphs into fear, when you have lost the dearest thing in the world to yourself. Suddenly your tears, angst and pain explode in your…Read more From Wrath to Restoration