Tag Archives: encouragement

Giving Thanks in 2019

When you look around, you might sense there is less to be thankful about than usual as we approach the close of 2019. It’s a natural feeling. We’re winding down, but there are still too many families separated by war. … Continue reading

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Slowing Down

Just a pre-Thanksgiving observation. At age 90, Jerry Beavan had been a world traveler (47 round the world trips), had been a college and a seminary professor, served with the Billy Graham Association for a number of years, had been … Continue reading

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Comfort

When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee — Isaiah … Continue reading

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Prayer …

As we build this community prayer platform, we ask the Lord to listen to our petitions with full confidence they not only are heard but acted upon by God according to His holy will. These requests are on my prayer … Continue reading

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I Did It My Way

Today’s Words for the Week come from “Letters to the Editor,” London Times, cited by Tony Whittaker during Internet Evangelism Day. As a young electronics graduate many years ago, I remember unpacking a new oscilloscope, the latest and best of … Continue reading

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Consequences of a Sinful Life

This week’s reflection is from Daily Fountain Daily Devotional of the Church Of Nigeria (Anglican Communion). Now there is in Jerusalem by the Sheep Gate a pool, which is called in Hebrew, Bethesda, having five porches. In these lay a … Continue reading

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Join the Prayer Circle …

As we build this community prayer platform, we ask the Lord to listen to our petitions with full confidence they not only are heard but acted upon by God according to His holy will. These requests are on my prayer … Continue reading

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Five Minute Friday — Unknown

Here’s this week’s installment of Five Minute Friday. You might remember the task is to write for five minutes on a specific prompt word, post it,  share it with others at her place on Facebook at fiveminutefriday.com and read the … Continue reading

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Authority Without Relationship

Our Words for the Week come from James Hewitt in Illustrations Unlimited. It’s a tongue in cheek message just in time for Veterans Day, followed by a more serious note. A young second lieutenant at Fort Bragg discovered he had … Continue reading

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Celebrating the Wondrous Work of God

“Bless the Lord God, the God of Israel — the only One who does wondrous things! Bless God’s glorious name forever; let His glory fill all the earth!” — Psalm 72:18-19, CEB When was the last time you noticed the … Continue reading

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