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 identify 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...
Promises of God

Promises of God

Promises of God 1. God promises to strengthen you. “For this reason I bow my knees before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named, that according to the riches of his glory he may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in...
Bless the Blesser

Bless the Blesser

Bless the Blesser A beautiful truth and encouraging passage that lifts my spirit and blesses Jesus Christ is Psalm 103.  It speaks of His righteousness, His rich grace, and steadfast love toward us. The chapter ends with his creation blessing the Lord: “Bless...