As I strode through the crowds gathered under and around the gracious Eiffel Tower, heading for the ticket line, I was confronted by a woman, seemingly of Asian descent. She wore a long skirt, and a red veil covered her hair."Do you speak English?" She pleaded in a...
Isaiah 43:2 - When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze. (NIV)I expect to pass through this world...
He’s already up and running, he will hit the streets again today;No telling how many people he will talk to, nor how many times he’ll pray.He has been doing this for about three years, since he first got the calling;Before that people knew him, as being drunk, no...
Luke 14:11 “For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted.”I am constantly amazed at the faith that is practiced by our young family members and especially the moms at our church. Their calls to compassion and effective...
"Thus, by their fruit you will recognize them." (Matt 7:20 NIV)This isn't an ordinary devotional; this is a cry from God's heart.I recently attended a family meeting at the rehabilitation centre where I work. It was the Monday following Father's Day and the patient,...
Notice the following recent headlines and by-lines from publications (names of companies and individuals have been removed and replaced by X and/or John Doe). These are just a sample of what is happening in the world."X's Golden Parachutes Were Being Secured While...
At first it is so tiny and fragile, but once the ivy plant is planted in firm ground, it grows in leaps and bounds. It will do everything in its power to take over whatever it is planted beside, be it trees, power lines, or even buildings. In fact, in just a few...