Patriotism

Patriotism

I Timothy 2:1-2 NIV  ” I urge then, first of all that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people – kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. ” We may find it...
Prayer, A Cushion in Hard Places

Prayer, A Cushion in Hard Places

Two of my friends are going through a hard time with the illnesses of family members. Many people are praying for them. One person described the peace and comfort she feels during this time. She compared it to sitting on a chair that you know is very hard but when a...
Roots Grow in Dirty Darkness

Roots Grow in Dirty Darkness

Now that spring planting time is here, I thought it a good time to write about the darkness required for roots to establish themselves. There is a parallel with the problems we think we have let go. We find them springing up again thinking a good Christian should not...
A Pure Heart

A Pure Heart

As Mother’s Day approaches, most of us are drawn to thoughts of our mothers. “Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God.” Matthew 5:8 fits my own mother. T.W. Hunt’s workbook, The Mind of Christ, helped me to better understand Matthew 5:3-12...
Check the Fuel in Your Spirit

Check the Fuel in Your Spirit

“Create in me a clean heart, O God, and put a new and right spirit within me.” — Psalm 51:10 Did you ever hear your car engine sputtering and feel the car jerking? You looked down and noted the oil gauge in your car was low. Suddenly it dawned on you that your car is...

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