“God willing and the creek don’t rise.” Have you ever heard that phrase? Have you ever used it? For those who have not heard that phrase, basically, it means that you plan to do something unless you face something that you were not expecting. However, think about the words in that old phrase. Does God … Continue reading When the Creek Rises…
Adversity
Is It Too Late?
How has life turned out for you? When we are children, we often have big dreams with big accomplishments that we want to achieve. As we grow older, we refine those dreams and hope for a meaningful and successful life. And then life happens. Some people do not see their dreams becoming reality. Some people … Continue reading Is It Too Late?
Has Someone Done You Wrong?
Who makes you mad? Who do you find hard to forgive? Who would you consider to be your enemy? You know (as well as I do) that there are plenty of people who “do you wrong.” It is hard to smile when you are around them. It is hard to listen when others praise them. … Continue reading Has Someone Done You Wrong?
Dealing with the Bad Times
We moved to a new ministry in 2008 and put our house on the market. We had high expectations until the housing bubble burst that year. For two years we could not sell the house no matter what we tried or how much we cut the price. It was hard, and it was scary. One … Continue reading Dealing with the Bad Times
Tornado Lessons
Where were you on Monday evening (November 20, 2023)? I was driving on Highway 16 and reached the Farmhaven community a little after 6:00 p.m. It was raining. Then the winds picked up and hail began to fall. Suddenly, the interior of my truck was filled with the sound of something like a loud whistle. … Continue reading Tornado Lessons