“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…
Pain
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?
Choosing to Have Peace
To put my own spin on the “Where’s the Beef?” lady from Wendy’s commercials: “Where is the peace?” I know some families that are struggling with some unexpected and painful events. Numerous Americans are struggling in the continued aftermath of hurricanes and tornadoes while others are in the middle of destructive fires. I see people … Continue reading Choosing to Have Peace
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
Life Is Hard But God Is Good
Life can be hard. Believe me; I know firsthand. How we choose to face the hardships of life is important – very important. Our reactions can lead us into misery and anger, or they can lead us into growth and future joy. Jesus faced more hardship than we can wrap our minds around. Many people … Continue reading Life Is Hard But God Is Good
What Do You Do When the World Is a Mess?
The year is not over, but it is obvious that this has been a troubled year thus far. We have watched inflation rates rise steadily along with the price of everything else. We have witnessed war in Ukraine. We have seen mobs in action. We have been shocked as hatred spilled over in the Middle … Continue reading What Do You Do When the World Is a Mess?
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