Saturday night I didn’t sleep a wink. Some of it was because of a stomach ache, some of it could’ve been because I drank too much coffee too late in the day, but most of it was my mind was racing. I found myself worrying about so many things. What if this? What if that? …
Today’s Bible verse is James 5:16. Compare the NKJV with the ESV:Confess your trespasses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.James 5:16 NKJV versusTherefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be …
In the week leading up to Christmas, you’re probably expecting me to talk about Jesus’ birth, or the meaning of Christmas, but not this year. I know too many people who need our prayers this week. Let’s be the prayer warriors that I know we are. Last Friday I asked for you to pray for …
With all of the craziness of the last several years, I’m always amazed at how well we come through life’s trials. I also find that I’m very proud of people. We can be horrible to one another. However, during the low points, when it seems to matter the most, I see the goodness of mankind. …
It’s A Wonderful Life is my favorite Christmas movie. I watch it almost every year on Christmas Eve as I wrap presents. (I’m a bit of a procrastinator.) The movie wasn’t initially meant to be a Christmas movie. It wasn’t even very well received when it was released in January of 1947. Over time, though, …
I know every generation has thought that their generation was the one that would witness the Second Coming of Christ, but I wouldn’t be a bit surprised if it happened during our lifetime. We’re told in the Bible that “there will be signs.” I believe we are seeing those signs unfold. “And there will be …
For those who are suffering, take heart. God will strengthen you. It may not be as quickly as you’d like, but He will come to the rescue. Keep in mind, Romans 8:28. Bible Verse of the Day But may the God of all grace, who called us to His eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after …
More storms made the news in the overnight hours as tornadoes and high winds hit parts of Iowa, Wisconsin, and Minnesota. Reports about these storms and the ones over the past weekend were using words like “record number,” “unprecedented,” “historic.” I didn’t even think about the fact that these are December tornadoes. We should be …
The Book: Identity Unveiled, Daughter of the King of Kings, Reflections on God’s Grace by Shirene H. Gentry Book Description from the Introduction: All of my family of origin passed away by 2001, but in 2017, I looked at the massive paper trail left by my grandmother, mother, and father. For the first time, I …
I always feel so encouraged when I read David’s words of faithfulness. Like in today’s passage when he writes, “Teach me Your way, O Lord, And lead me in a smooth path,…” (Psalm 27:11). Twice he says, “Wait on the Lord.” (v. 14). It’s an important reminder especially when we’re suffering. God will “strengthen your …
