Even before the world was spoken into existence, God knew the cost of His creation, I believe. I’m sure He knew that providing for our every need and loving us unconditionally wouldn’t be enough to keep us from sinning. Yet, He formed us anyway. When Lucifer deceived Eve, and Eve handed the forbidden fruit to …
As much as God gives to His children, Satan always seems to be lurking in the background to take from us. Satan is the great deceiver. He manipulates us, goes after the things we hold dear. He mostly gets to us by interfering in our relationships. He distracts us from our God-given missions and fills …
What if, when you woke up this morning, you only had the things that you thanked God for the day before? Think about it. Did you thank Him for providing you with shelter? Food? Clothing? Family? Friends? Health? Medicine? A job? Transportation? Money in the bank? Your Bible???If we really dig deep and consider all …
Whenever we’re suffering or see suffering, it’s easy to question God. People use it as an excuse not to believe. They point a finger and say things like, “How can a loving God allow __“? (fill in the blank). I’ll leave the answering of that up to the theologians and others who are better qualified. …
Yesterday I tweeted:I see that GOD WILL PROVIDE is trending…it’s true; He will provide, but we have to accept what it is He’s giving us. He is a loving and giving God who provides for His children. Open your eyes and hearts to the bounty. The responses I got were these: Which God? Why does …
Many are the plans in the mind of a man, but it is the purpose of the Lord that will stand.Proverbs 19:21 ESV Please join me this week in praising God for His perfect timing. Let’s pray for the peace and assurance we can derive from knowing that God is in control, that He will …
But as for me, I will look to the Lord; I will wait for the God of my salvation; my God will hear me.Micah 7:7 ESV Please join me this week in praising God for His perfect timing. Let’s pray for the peace and assurance we can derive from knowing that God is in control, …
Last weekend, while on vacation in New Orleans, we walked around Jackson Square. The space surrounding the square was filled with artists displaying their wares, people drawing caricatures, and fortunetellers. It reminded me of a fair (of sorts) that I went to several decades ago that was nothing but people telling fortunes. I believed some …
I’m home now. Next time I go visit my daughter I may check out the train system. Either that or I’ll start working out so I can run from one end of the airport to the other, carrying a 20 lb. backpack without getting winded. 😃 The trip was well worth the hassles of flying …
For there is a time and a way for everything, although man’s trouble lies heavy on him. For he does not know what is to be, for who can tell him how it will be? Ecclesiastes 8:6-7 ESV Please join me this week in praising God for His perfect timing. Let’s pray for the peace …
