”Heal me, O Lord, and I will be healed; save me and I will be saved…” [Jeremiah 17:14] I always loved the Pike’s Nursery commercial—go dig in the dirt again! To me it spoke of undisturbed, carefree activity. However, you may be one of those …
Mentoring Series
“What Changes Our Peace
April’s Rooted in Christ theme is Peace Reading God’s Story Schedule today, 4/11/13: I Samuel 25-27, Psalm 17, Psalm 73. Join hosts Page and Cindy on Facebook where we are discussing today’s reading. Everyone is invited to join by clicking the ‘Join Group’ button. We …
We Will Go Through…with Peace
Do you ever feel as if God is preparing you or a loved one for bad news? You know… that gut feeling, that restlessness, that longing to pray and intercede for yourself, your family, your friends, your church, pastors, or missionaries? God has a way …
In His Presence #25: Sacrificial Love
You see, at just the right time, when we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly (Romans 5:6). Read: Romans 5:1-11 “How are you doing?” I asked my pregnant daughter when she called after her seven-month checkup. ” OK, I guess.” Her voice sounded …
The Myth About Peace
In our secular, yet super-spiritualized society, we hear words bantered about that seem to fit our Christian worldview. Sometimes we even adopt what the world offers because we haven’t really understood what it is that God offers. One of those things is peace. In the …
And Next Comes Peace ~
Love, joy, patience, and now during April, we began our study of the Holy Spirit’s fruit of peace in the life of believers. Lets be honest here, our human flesh is given to worry, anxiety, and disharmony with others. All of us have experienced the …
Patiently Planting Seeds
As grandparents we can occasionally feel like relics, irrelevant in our busy grandchildren’s lives. However, our steadfastness and the security we provide just by being there is immeasurable. The seeds planted early on may lie dormant for a season, but will sustain life later. The …
In His Presence #24: The Majesty of My Redeemer
“On the glorious splendor of Your majesty and on Your wonderful works, I will meditate.” Psalm 145:5 Recently, the word “majesty” has just popped into my mind over and over. I have been spending some of my In His Presence time delving into the meaning …
Patient…with You
Think back. Do you remember it? The day you received Jesus Christ into your heart as your Lord and Savior? What did you feel? · Relief? · Joy? · Excitement? How long did it take for you to make that choice for Jesus? Has it …
Patience in Marriage
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.” Galatians 5:22-23 I sent a survey out asking 50 wives which fruit of the Spirit they wanted to work on most in …