Read Luke 12:15 - 34 "Only aim at and strive for and seek His kingdom, and all these things shall be supplied to you also." Luke 12:31 I have worked in ministry positions that have not contributed well financially almost my entire adult life. As a result, we are at an age where most of [...]
Luke 2:14 - "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men." What did the angels mean when they proclaimed these words of hope so many years ago? The common misconception is that the message was one of peace between man and man, and that the angels were sending a [...]
Read Psalm 27 "Wait and hope for and expect the Lord; be brave and of good courage and let your heart be stout and enduring. Yes, wait for and hope for and expect the Lord." Psalm 27:14 God does not seem at all concerned about hurrying. Joseph waited through years and incredible hardship for [...]
Carol was a persuasive woman. Her first hand accounts of her visits overseas were stunningly and attractively descriptive. When she spoke to Jake about her adventures it captured his imagination. On cold winter days he could feel the warmth of the sand on his back as she spoke. "Why don't you go?" Carol challenged. She [...]
Genesis 17:1 - 22 "When Abram was ninety-nine years old, the Lord appeared to him and said, I am the Almighty God; walk and live habitually before Me and be perfect." - Genesis 17:1 Now there's a call! Walk and live habitually before Me and be perfect! I honestly don't know what to think about [...]
Read Acts 16:1 - 5 "Paul desired Timothy to go with him (as a missionary); and he took him and circumcised him because of the Jews that were in those places, all of whom knew that his father was a Greek." Acts 16:3 In Acts 11, the issue of circumcision had been dealt with. [...]
The battle was raging outside. The enemy troops were closing in and getting the upper hand. The younger ones and some of the older ones were getting wounded and angry. They came storming into the king's throne room. They were angered that the king wasn't doing anything. "Do something! We're losing the battle!" The king [...]
10 Smart Things Women Can Do To Build a Better Life by Donna Carter Harvest House Gifted communicator Donna Carter believes the choices we make today define the quality of our lives tomorrow. With enthusiasm and encouragement, she helps readers discern their priorities─how they want to live and what they want to accomplish─and then helps them [...]
Read Acts 14:12 - 20 "Even with these words, they had difficulty keeping the crowd from sacrificing to them. Then some Jews came from Antioch and Iconium and won the crowd over. They stoned Paul and dragged him outside the city, thinking he was dead." - Acts 14:18 - 19 In this passage, the disparity [...]
I thoroughly enjoy eating - almost anything! Cajun, Thai, Italian, chocolate, ice cream, salads and bread are a few of my favorites! The smell and taste of bread, fresh from the oven, makes me sigh just thinking about it. Growing up on the farm meant mealtime was always a bountiful celebration. 'Canadian Living' magazine cover-like [...]