(Two boys in my son’s 9th grade class were involved in a serious accident last week, and both have been in the hospital ever since. The boys and their families are being prayed over constantly by so many. My heart has been so heavy for all those involved as they sit and wait. As they […]
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When darkness makes it hard to see…
As a small congregation stood to sing your praise one clear November morning, Lord, surely you were there. As little ones snuggled in their mother’s laps while the pastor offered a prayer, Lord, surely you were there. As a husband leaned against the pew to ask his wife what she was planning for their lunch, […]
A Prayer for the Battle Weary
Lord, Your people are hurting. The fight is exhausting. We try to stand for you, yet continually find ourselves getting knocked down. Standing in the light of Your love makes for an illuminated target. The enemy is relentless in his pursuit-a fact that makes our hearts soar with anticipation of what you must have in […]
Lessons from Spandex?
Sometimes God uses His Word to open our eyes to a truth He wants us to see. Other times He may use trials or circumstances to grow and teach us. Occasionally He may use another person to help us understand His will. But did you ever think He could use a spandex undergarment to reveal […]
Dry Seasons
Your dream has come true. That thing that you have wished for, prayed for, planned for and dreamed of is now within reach. You have imagined the moment many times. It has kept you going when you were ready to throw in the towel. You look around halfway expecting the world to somehow look differently […]