If you’re looking for a delicious snack that everyone will love, look no further! These homemade granola bars are a fantastic alternative to the store-bought variety which are packed with preservatives. Plus, the recipe can be adjusted very easily to accommodate taste and/or supply. Add …
No More Beating around the Bush
“Thus, by their fruit you will recognize them.” [Matthew 7:20] I sit across from three young women, new to me and to the discipleship class. Not your usual class in the warmth of home or church building…this was the county jail. The love of God …
Homemade Ranch Dressing Makes Everything Better
Y’all, ranch dressing just makes everything better! As I try to fill my diet with more fresh veggies, this is something that will definitely help. And I can feel better about it because it’s homemade, not a bottled store-bought version with lots of preservatives and …
Love that Stands
So this is my prayer: that your love will flourish and that you will not only love much but well….” [Philippians 1: 9 The Message] Everyone knows that life is not a bowl of cherries—life is often hard and the bowl often becomes a pit …
In His Presence #18: Helplessness
How’s your prayer life? That’s a question that usually gets the same answer. “It could be better.” Until we are face to face with the Lord, our communication with Him will always be lacking. But if you are like me, there are times when prayer …
Strength in Christ’s Everlasting Joy
“But let all those that put their trust in You rejoice: let them ever shout for joy, because You defend them: let them also that love Your name be joyful in You.” (Psalm 5:11) Do you have trouble with those that speak of joy as …
Fullness of Joy
”…so that they may have the full measure of my joy within them.” [John 17:13b] There are some very real and glorious promises given by God. Joy is one of them, but joy is the fruit. Like any fruit it grows out of something—it’s part …
Joy Beyond Christmas
Christmas is a joy-filled time, but sadly, during the rest of the year we rarely see true joy – even among Christians. Many of us long to experience joy – that deep, abiding kind of joy that we read about in the Bible, yet we …
Shouts of Joy!
”God steps out like he means business: You can see he’s primed for action.” [Isaiah 42:13 The Message] Today we celebrate the soon appearing of a babe lying in a manger—are you ready to celebrate the appearing of the King of kings? Around the globe …
Together We Have Learned to Trust
”Trust in the Lord with all your heart…” [Proverbs 3:5] Recently I moved some pictures around on my study walls. Now as I gaze up from my reading my eyes see a collage of photographs. Pictures of friends in days gone by. Days that were …