Recently we sat in a group of people we didn’t know and took part in a “get to know you” exercise suggested by our hostess. The group consisted of around a dozen married couples. Each lady was asked to stand up and share where they met their husband, how long they dated before getting married, …
Tag: Faith
Barnabas The Encourager
When he came to Jerusalem, he was trying to associate with the disciples; but they were all afraid of him, not believing that he was a disciple. But Barnabas took hold of him and brought him to the apostles and described to them how he had seen the Lord on the road, and that He had talked to him, …
How Can All Things Work Together For Good?
If you’ve been a follower of Jesus for any length of time, this might be a favorite verse: Romans 8:28 - And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose. These words bring us comfort and peace …
The Price Of Joy
The kingdom of heaven is like a treasure hidden in the field, which a man found and hid again; and from joy over it he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field. Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant seeking fine pearls, and upon finding one pearl of great …
Hard-Headed
I wrote the following for this week's ministry update, but I thought it might encourage my blog readers as well. *** Do you ever wonder why it’s so hard to explain the gospel to someone who isn’t interested in hearing it? Or why the truths of scripture that are so clear and understandable to us …