"...rejoicing in hope, patient in tribulation, continuing steadfastly in prayer..." (Romans 12:12)The year was 1981, and it was my first trip to Europe. I had taken the ferry from England to Belgium, and I was on my way via train to Munich, Germany. I spoke only one...
"Wait for the LORD; be strong and take heart and wait for the LORD." (Ps 27:14 NIV)To tell you the truth, it's hard to find someone who likes to wait, especially in a world where the word "hectic" has begun to quantify the norm. Instant gratification has made the word...
Exodus 12:37-38 "The Israelites journeyed from Rameses to Succoth. There were about six hundred thousand men on foot, beside women and children. Many other people went up with them, as well as large droves of livestock, both flocks and herds." NIVMy mare, Mama came to...
"I waited patiently for the LORD; he turned to me and heard my cry." (Psalm 40:1 NIV)Writing is not always easy. Sometimes I just have to wait and wait and wait. The ideas don't come. There is no motivation even though I am watching and hoping and looking for both...
Romans 8:28 – And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them. (NLT)We all have them at some stage in our lives — situations that have the potential to test our faith. Many...
"The Lord is not slow to fulfill His promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance." 2 Peter 3:9Raleigh and Tunica Hall are in love. It is a love they celebrated at their marriage on...
"Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. Truly I tell you, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it." (Mark 10:14-15, NIV2)Just yesterday I was looking...