Knowing and Doing God’s Will

Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight (Prov. 3:5-6). George Mueller was a pastor in England during the nineteenth century who knew what it meant to live a life that was focused on knowing […]

God Knows Us By Name

The Lord is my shepherd; I have everything I need. Psalm 23:1   It seem like everyday we need to be reassured  that God knows us by name. Some may think that we can handle life by our limited human senses, but in reality we are defenseless and helpless as sheep.  “Sheep aren’t smart. They […]

Thanksgiving

The dictionary defines thanksgiving as the act of giving thanks; grateful acknowledgment of benefits or favors, especially to God; an expression of thanks, especially to God; a public celebration in acknowledgment of divine favor or kindness; a day set apart for giving thanks to God. As we approach Thanksgiving Day please take a few minutes […]

Why Worry When You Can Pray

The other day I saw a church sign that read, “Worry is the darkroom in which negatives develop.”  How true that is! Francis Chan, in his book Crazy Love: Overwhelmed by a Relentless God , made this statement: “Worry implies that we don’t quite trust that God is big enough, powerful enough, or loving enough […]

Faithfulness In Everything

  Whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus-Colossians 3:17 Sometimes we feel that we are such a small part: sometimes we question if what we do is needed or helpful.  I would like to share portions of a devotional from “Our Daily Bread”, entitled, Faithfulness In […]