I recently read in my favorite Spurgeon study Bible that “there is not an ingat of silver in Heaven’s treasury that has not been in the furnace on earth and been purified seven times.” I was struck by the thought that GOD has and will continue to test me with this unique purification of HIS … More HE REFINES US
It is not in the equation for me to write a sermon anytime soon. I leave that for the experts! But did you know your life of suffering can be a sermon to someone watching you? I’ve come to believe that our suffering has a purpose and is necessary. How in the world would we … More GOD USES SUFFERING AS OUR SERMON
We all have special days in our lives, like birthdays and anniversaries. These days are lovingly placed upon our busy calendars and looked forward to with hope and joy. There are other days that matter too: first days of a new job, first day in a new year of school, first day of chemo, last … More SUNDAY REFLECTIONS
I think if we all look seriously at our own prayer lives we can say we don’t pray……..often enough. JAMES 4: 2 “YOU DO NOT HAVE, BECAUSE YOU DO NOT ASK.” But what if sometimes you cannot ask, because you cannot put into words your deep soul groanings that overwhelm? ROMANS 8: 26 “LIKEWISE THE … More SPECIFIC REQUESTS/SPECIFIC ANSWERS
Most of us tend to think of harmony when it comes to singing. And who doesn’t love the voices of a choir or a group that sings in perfect harmony. Just hearing those voices brings a smile to one’s face and the praise brings refreshing to the soul. A harmony should also be found among … More A BLESSED HARMONY
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