Daniel wasn’t sabotaged because he was slothful. It was his success in whatever position God allowed him to hold that caused him problems. Success breeds haters as well as supporters. Daniel’s enemies used his faithfulness against him not his work ethic. They observed him, discovered his routine, and then set a trap for him. JesusContinue reading “Triumph over Traps”
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My Desire
Oh Lord, I stretch my heart toward you. You are the destination I seek. You are my delight some land. My breath depends on your love. My joy relies on your grace and mercy. Hear my prayer today and answer my longings. Lord, there depths of sin too deep for my words to reach. ThereContinue reading “My Desire”
Help For Those Who Are Stressed Out
“Truly my soul waiteth upon God: from him cometh my salvation. He only is my rock and my salvation; he is my defence; I shall not be greatly moved” (Psalm 62:1) Stress has been linked to strokes, heart failure, and other diseases. Stress can become overwhelming when you make too many life changes simultaneously. OneContinue reading “Help For Those Who Are Stressed Out”
Why Kneeling Is Different When Praying!
Let us pray. Some stood, others sat, and still others joined hands with the peson sitting next to them. I looked throughout the congregation and to my surprise I saw someone stand, approach the front and kneel at the altar. Stunned, I paused before beginning to pray. I wanted so much to join that person atContinue reading “Why Kneeling Is Different When Praying!”
What a Mighty God We Serve
“Surely you must realize what I and the other kings of Assyria before me have done to all the people of the earth! Were any of the gods of those nations able to rescue their people from my power? Which of their gods was able to rescue its people from the destructive power of myContinue reading “What a Mighty God We Serve”
A Praise With No Scientific Proof
Atheist, Agnostics, and Non Theists contest the existence of God. Their main points of argument are the lack of scientific proof and the horrific conditions of violence and suffering in the world. How can a loving God remain silent, inactive among so much tragedy? Their arguments are compelling, rational, and valid. They have challenged theologiansContinue reading “A Praise With No Scientific Proof”
Prayer and Corresponding Action
She came home to be caregiver to her dying mother. Her four children came with her. She quit her job with as a para professional and relocated. For almost two years she was unemployed but the Lord provided. Then her mother died and when the insurance money ran out she only had God to sustainContinue reading “Prayer and Corresponding Action”