They will have no fear of bad news; their hearts are steadfast, trusting in the Lord. Their hearts are secure; they will have no fear; in the end they will look in triumph on their foes.” Psalm 112:7-8 (NIV) This is a really good week to talk about insecurity. Fear and anxiety go hand in hand with insecurity and I have battled both this week. Our daughter has been ill which can bring on fear…
“Lord, you alone are my inheritance, my cup of blessing. You guard all that is mine.” Psalm 16:5 Some weeks are just more difficult than others. Don’t you agree? This week one of my dearest friends packed up and went to live with Jesus. She went to bed feeling better than she had felt in years, with plans to go shopping the next morning. Instead, she woke up and met Jesus. What manner of craziness…
One of my goals in life has been to never see the inside of prison walls. I mean, I watch t.v., and that’s as close I have ever wanted to be, until this weekend. When Russell and Christine Roseberry with InnerFaith Prison Ministry visited our church a few months ago, my intention was to do as I have always done, smile sweetly, and walk quickly past their information table in our church’s foyer. What actually…
“I came to you in weakness – timid and trembling.” 1 Corinthians 2:3, NLT We don’t normally associate timidity with Paul. His missionary journeys spread the gospel of Jesus across miles. Saul became Paul on the Damascus Road and it changed this harsh megaphone for The Law and Judaism to a compassionate light for Jesus. God used Paul to change lives, and in the end, Paul lost his life for the gospel. I love his…
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