September, 2018

• 12 September

  The Reality of Praying

  

  I only follow the voice and command of my Master. While being called to fight, My eyes are on the Master. Not myself. Not other people. No rules. No rituals. With a devoted heart. With an obedient mind. Abide in His words. Repent for my sins. Being equipped with divine ...

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• 10 September

  When God Brings Forth

  

  Her bedchamber had been a place of rest at the end of a long day’s work, a sanctuary with cool evening breezes fluttering the curtains. Now, the July heat was stifling, the room heavy with the scent of ether. She struggled to release the little soul within her, attempting to ...

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• 8 September

  Standing For The Cross

  

  “Beneath the cross of Jesus I gladly take my stand.” This is the opening line of a familiar hymn. I recently sang this at a communion service in my church.  The cross is a very controversial symbol in our culture. Atheists want it removed. Others wear one around their neck. ...

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• 3 September

  Only Passing Through

  

  Many Americans are the descendants of immigrants who sojourned to this country from lands around the world.  With the swooshing of long skirts, the clopping of men’s boots, and the giggles of wide-eyed children, they boarded waiting ships or loaded into wagons, carrying their trunks and suitcases filled with treasured ...

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August, 2018

• 27 August

  I Will Stand

  

  “Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong.” (1 Corinthians 16:13) “For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to the yoke of slavery.”(Galatians 5:1)   I Will Stand When the waves of my ocean are so raging, Crashing ...

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• 27 August

  One Wrong Turn

  

  Swing bridges span waterways, allowing train or automobile traffic to cross from one side to the other. With a turn of 90 degrees, a boat safely passes through the waters below while traffic above is stopped. But one wrong turn can be disastrous. In 1875, the construction of a wooden ...

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• 20 August

  Cherry-Picking Truth

  

  There once was a young boy named George with a shiny new hatchet that would soon bring him trouble. It happened when he decided to try his little hatchet on a young cherry tree belonging to his father. When the man found his little tree lying on the ground and ...

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• 13 August

  When the Bill Comes Due

  

  In 1940, a new house could be yours for around $4,000.  A shiny new automobile could be driven off the lot for about $850, filled with gasoline costing 11 cents per gallon.   For the  man with a wedding or other important social event on his calendar, a well-tailored new suit ...

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• 9 August

  Five Faith-Based Hollywood Movies To Debut In The Fall

  

  After the huge success of “I Can Only Imagine” Hollywood has embarked upon producing five more faith-based motion pictures. All but one, not yet announced, are scheduled for release in September and October. The movies are: “God Bless The Broken Road” is about a military widow, debuting September 7th. “Unbroken: Path To Redemption” covers ...

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• 8 August

  God is With You

  

  We live in a hectic and uncertain world. So much is going on that some of us have lost hope, leaving us to question God. Even in the most troubled times you can be sure of this. God loves you. Jesus. Himself , when speaking about the people who belong ...

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