Wait on the Lord; Be of good courage, And He shall strengthen your heart; Wait, I say, on the Lord! Psalms 27:14 (NKJV) Our society has taught us that we should expect things immediately. Three minutes for a meal for the family through a drive through is the goal for most chains. Thirty minutes to... Continue Reading →
I was reminded today of a song by Greg Long that came out around the time of 9/11 called In the Waiting. It says: Pain, The gift nobody longs for, still it comes And somehow leaves us stronger When it's gone away Pray I try to pray for Your will to be done But I... Continue Reading →
Lord, on this day I lift up our soldiers and their families. Keep a hedge of protection around them, strengthen them, encourage them. Lord pour out your blessing on those families who have given the ultimate sacrifice of life for our nation's freedom, wrap them in your arms of love and compassion. Lord give wisdom,... Continue Reading →
A closed bridge, a blocked road,an accident, a dark drive home. Are these sometimes how we as Christians appear?
I realize I have so much still to learn I am faced with this, everywhere I turn. Looking through a mirror not even big enough to see my face How long will I be stuck in this place? I can't see more than a small piece at a time I just don't want Your presence... Continue Reading →
1 Samuel 17:38-40 Then Saul dressed David in his own tunic. He put a coat of armor on him and a bronze helmet on his head. David fastened on his sword over the tunic and tried walking around, because he was not used to them. “I cannot go in these,” he said to Saul, “because... Continue Reading →
“A son honors his father, And a servant his master. If then I am the Father, Where is My honor? And if I am a Master, Where is My reverence? Says the Lord of hosts To you priests who despise My name. Yet you say, ‘In what way have we despised Your name?’ “You offer... Continue Reading →
Today Pastor Cass talked about Contending for the Faith, part two in his lesson. He made the comment that we go from victory to victory in our Christian life, but that we have to contend for it. The word Victory stood out to me. In every instance, the only way to have a victory is... Continue Reading →
Wednesday night Pastor Bryan taught about Trust. It was a really powerful message that makes one think. As I left church, and into the following day this issue of trust continued to run through my mind. I ended up talking about it in group I lead on Thursday. I was touched how God used that... Continue Reading →
Joshua 1:8 This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success. I was doing my study... Continue Reading →
Restoring Voice 