True Friendship

True Friendship

A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. Proverbs 18:24 There are many types of friendships.  We can have a friend at work, church or through a volunteer ministry, but a deep, lasting friendship is a rare...
A Life That Honors God

A Life That Honors God

The fear of the Lord is instruction in wisdom, and humility comes before honor. Proverbs 15:33 We don’t hear much about honor any more in our culture, as self-centeredness is perpetually encouraged. But when we show honor to someone, we are displaying that we esteem...
A Case of Mistaken Identity

A Case of Mistaken Identity

When law enforcement is sent to investigate a crime, one of the first and most important questions they need to resolve is the identity of the possible suspect and victim of the crime.  Some of the first steps they may take are asking witnesses information as to what...
Lessons In Faith

Lessons In Faith

“Count it all joy, my brothers, when you face trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness.” James 1:2-3 While there are numerous rich verses of text in James, the first chapter of James begins with revealing how God...
True Rest in a Restless World

True Rest in a Restless World

Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” Matthew 11:28-30 The world is...
Trusting in God

Trusting in God

Trusting in God I was speaking with a friend the other day, and while discussing the timing of God’s answer to prayer in her life I said, “We just need to trust in God”. I was trying to encourage her as well and remind myself what we should do while waiting for God’s...