In light of all that has happened in the first half of this year it behooves each of us to stop and examine our own hearts and lives. What begins as a small secret sin, when brought out of the closet, can sometimes mushroom into acceptance by the highest court of the...
There are three words within the word “relationship” representing three different facets of a relationship. We see the word “ship” as the most prominent word. Within the ship are people who relate to each other; and between these there is relation. There are...
This question is posed to anyone who is ready to give an answer. Many can speak of a salvation experience; or of a spiritual awakening. Others may answer with what they believe about God. These are not what I am looking for. Neither do I ask for quotes from the Bible...
As we come to the end of our year's review of Humility~The Beauty of Holiness (PDF) by Andrew Murray there are certain things that are evident. These remain ever and always throughout this life, and concern not only the whole of this life but the next. 1. Pride must...
How often have you as an adult wanted to cry aloud, but could not? Either you were too reserved, too prideful, or not desperate enough. At a certain time in our lives we pass the stage of childhood and forget what it was like to cry. We don’t know how to cry, nor to...
He does not see how wonderful we are He does not know how intelligent we are. He does not listen to our opinions. He does not consider our good deeds. He does not understand our boasting. He is not impressed with our accomplishments. He is doing His own...
"God hath made with me an everlasting covenant, ordered in all things, and sure. This is all my salvation, and all my desire." 2 Samuel 23:5 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ You have bought me You have sought me You have caught me You have brought me You have taught me Today, by the...
As usual, on the days that I write, I lay, awake early this morning, with many thoughts, mostly of the Lord, His kingdom and His work here on earth and my part in it. Then an article came to mind, along with one of the books I am writing on grief. (My sister-in-law...
Not everyone can relate to old age, but we all understand the limitations of this life. Now looking back from the other side of seventy-five I see things differently than before. This side is becoming brighter; God is becoming more real; and life is more than I ever...