Philippians 4:4 says, “Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice!” Hum…this must be pretty important because, did you notice, Paul says it twice just to be sure the Philippians got it. Whether things are going really well right now for us or …
Mentoring Series
When Time Stops
Recently, when praying for someone who needed to be healed, I felt I just had to look up the name of God that means Healer. I wanted to use it in my prayer. It’s Jehovah-Rapha. Click on this link to hear the translator pronounce it. …
Until the Disaster Has Passed
“For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind” (2 Timothy 1:7 NKJV). No one is certain what causes mental disorders. A few are connected to physical imbalances. Some may be tied to …
A Great Privilege
“Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded.” James 4:8 NASB Prayer: Gracious Heavenly Father, sometimes life can be so overwhelming. There are days when life leaves me doubting and …
In His Presence Friday Link-Up!
My mother recently gave me a devotional book entitled, Jesus Calling by Sarah Young. In the Introduction she describes how she longs for times when she can sit in the presence of the Lord. She talks how she went through seminary, was a missionary to …
When God Doesn’t Heal
My son broke his leg a few summers ago. Yes, he broke it in summer… on Day 2 of our five-week vacation. We’d been waiting for this trip for so long and it was finally here. We’d planned beach days, a trip to Disneyland, some …
September / October: Jesus Is…Healer and Deliverer
For 2012 our overall theme has been Jesus Is. In January / February it was Jesus Is…Creator God / Alpha & Omega. In March / April we discussed Jesus Is…Redeemer / the Resurrection while in May / June it was Jesus Is…Peace. July and August …
Come Thirsty
Let anyone who is thirsty come to me, and let the one who believes in me drink. (John 7:37-38) Read: John 7:37-41 Several years ago I taught a class in my home on how to prepare and serve a three-course tea. Although the women who …
Standing in Truth
“The law of the LORD is perfect, restoring the soul; The testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple; The precepts of the LORD are right; rejoicing the heart; The commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes; The fear of the …
Need Refreshing? His Word Always Speaks
Need Refreshment? Your words were found, and I ate them, And Your word was to me the joy and rejoicing of my heart; For I am called by Your name, O LORD God of hosts. Jeremiah 15:16 . . . Partake of His …