Let all who take refuge in You be glad. Psalm 5:11 I love making bread. I know I have said that before, but it is one of my most favorite things to do in the kitchen! My brother John and his family are here visiting from Nebraska and this bread is part of the food … Read more
Isaiah 41:10 Do not fear, for I am with you. God knows where we are. Sometimes we forget this. Sometimes we even feel that God has forgotten us. He hasn’t. God knows exactly where we are. So when you are afflicted with those forsakes feelings, when you’re on the verge of throwing a pity party, … Read more
GRACE means that God, in forgiving you, gives you the strength to endure the consequences. GRACE frees us so that we an obey our Lord. It does not mean sin’s consequences are automatically removed. If I sin and in the process of sinning break my arm, when I find forgiveness from sin, I still have … Read more
“When we talk about perfect trust, we’re talking about what gives us roots, character, the stability to handle the hard times. Trusting God doesn’t alter our circumstances. Perfect trust in Him changes us. It doesn’t make life all rosy and beautiful and neat and lovely and financially secure and comfortable. But, trust that is rooted … Read more
Our Aunt Mattie Lou, often times says “we do not have, because we do not ask.” I so agree with her. The Bible says in James 4:2 “You desire but do not have, so you kill. You covet but you cannot get what you want, so you quarrel and fight. You do not have because … Read more
My heart is steadfast, o god, my heart is steadfast. I will sing and make music. Psalm 57:7 Jesus Christ stands at the door. He holds out His hands that are scarred. His feet are pierced, and He bears in His body the marks of death. He says, “I know the pressure you are … Read more