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During my time with the Lord this morning I realized that my relationship with the Lord is totally selfish on my part. I bring Him nothing and He gives me everything.

I Bring Nothing; He Gives Everything

Biblical EncouragementApril 12, 2011371Views 0Likes 0Comments

During my time with the Lord this morning I realized that my relationship with the Lord is totally selfish on my part. I bring Him nothing and He gives me everything. Perhaps this isn’t big news to any of you, and I know I’ve heard it before, but this morning it struck me anew. I was…

Worldly wisdom says we should probably choose one problem area and work on that. When we have that in place we should choose another problem area and work on that.

God’s Wisdom vs. the World’s Foolishness

Biblical EncouragementFebruary 11, 2011586Views 0Likes 2Comments

1 Corinthians 3:19 “For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, He taketh the wise in their own craftiness.” As I mentioned in my last post, during our yearly planning time in January we found ourselves going in the wrong direction in several areas of our lives. We repented…

Having recently returned from a writer’s conference I am acutely aware of the power of words – both spoken and written.

Choose to be Muzzled

Biblical EncouragementNovember 7, 2010440Views 0Likes 4Comments

As I read this Psalm this morning these words caught my attention. Psalm 39:1 says: I said, “I will guard my ways, Lest I sin with my tongue; I will restrain my mouth with a muzzle...” Having recently returned from a writer’s conference I am acutely aware of the power of words – both spoken and written. I tried to write…

I have always pictured this in my mind’s eye as a father bending down to listen to his small child, but this week I had a further revelation.

Would you be Able to Ask the Lord to Bow Down His Ear to you?

Biblical EncouragementOctober 26, 2010499Views 0Likes 0Comments

David did in Psalm 40 and again in Psalm 86. Psalm 40:1 “I waited patiently for the Lord; and He inclined unto me, and heard my cry.” KJ Psalm 86:1 “Bow down thine ear, O LORD, hear me: for I am poor and needy.” KJ I have always pictured this in my mind’s eye as a father bending…

Should Christians respect Obama?

FamilySeptember 21, 2010460Views 0Likes 0Comments

First I wanted to welcome all those who have signed up for my newsletter. Thank you - It is our hope that you will be blessed by what we share on this site. Second, I wanted to thank those of you who were patient about receiving your products. Our family was on a much needed vacation and didn't…

She just shrugged, “You know how it is,” she said (although I didn’t). “You always find time to spend time with someone you love.”"

Thoughts on Finding Time to be With Someone You Love

FamilyJune 2, 2010567Views 0Likes 0Comments

Years ago I read this little article about Bodie Thoene: Quiet Time "I interviewed Bodie Thoene years and years ago, before she was well—known in Christian publishing (although she was already a successful author—I just didn’t know). Listening to all she managed to pack into her life, I asked, “How do you make space for devotions?” She just…

Cleanse Us of anything You Cannot Bless

Biblical EncouragementMay 15, 2010507Views 0Likes 1Comment

As I began reading an e-mail, this line caught my eye and tugged at my heart. We have been discussing this very thing in our home off and on for several months. We’ve slid into making choices of good things, which has kept us from choosing the best things. It’s easy to understand wanting to kick…