"And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose." Romans 8:28 The answer to years of prayer for our oldest grandchild, Ansley, was witnessed two days ago. She grew up in a Christian...
Weakness and Meekness
“And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.” 2 Corinthians 12:9 When I began this article, there were seven...
GOD, Who is Here
To quote directly from Francis Schaeffer's book,The God Who Is There, I would have to read it again. Time does not permit, so I took these notes from the Publisher's Description. More than ever, The God Who Is There demonstrates how historic Christianity can...
Sleeplessness
Being awake at 2:30 this morning is a good time for me to write about the subject of sleeplessness. I was in bed since 10:00 P.M. so I have slept. After 78 years, I am experienced and have learned to live with the occasional nights when it is difficult to fall...
Bountiful Compensation
How many times I have quoted David's words, "The Lord hath dealt bountifully with me" are without number. Today I was brought to a new understanding of how bountiful the Lord is toward His people. It seems that His dealing bountifully with us is experienced more in...
The Power of One Man
There are some mornings I cannot get out of bed. My first prayers have been offered up, meditations to begin the day have strengthened my heart, and yet God, our Father holds me and will not let me go. Monday was such a morning. Jerry is usually up first, checking the...
Holding On and Letting Go
Since August 29, 1992, the Lord has led me in a different path than the former years ~ with a new heart, new spirit and new life. We have together chronicled this path, leaving traces, patterns, and clues on the way. We have filled notebooks and file boxes, written...
“What Do You Want Me To Do For You?”
Mark 20:46-52 is the record of a blind man who called, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me.” Having Bartimaeus brought to Him, Jesus asked him, “What do you want me to do for you?” “Lord, that I might receive my sight.” This question has been resurfacing in my...
Power and Mercy
Power without mercy is like a locomotive without brakes. It destroys everything in its path; And eventually destroys itself. Power With Mercy Power with mercy brings things together, unites, and bears the fruit of its own working. Such was the purpose of the coming of...
