My first indication that I might have a problem happened at school. I had an important meeting with a parent and our principal, and I forgot all about it. Even when I was called into the office, I couldn't remember why I was there. To say that my principal was angry...
"He answered me, 'I am all you need. I give you My loving-favor. My power works best in weak people.' I am happy to be weak and have troubles so I can have Christ's power in me." (2 Corinthians 12:9 NLV)For the umpteenth time, I found myself inwardly crying out, "O...
"because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance." (James 1:3 NIV)It had been hot and muggy in the mornings for this last week, but this morning the weather was better. The air was cool and smelled sweet. The sun was slowly rising from behind the...
What a stunning reversal in normal summer weather patterns took place in late June, 2021! Rather than shivering and trying to keep dry on a typical camping trip, everyone in the USA Pacific Northwest was desperately trying to cope with the record-shattering 116°F...
"The LORD is my Shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters." (Psalms 23:1-2 ESV)Like a loving Shepherd, God provided a beautiful garden as a home for Adam and Eve, His newly created little flock. The Creator...
"The apostles returned to Jesus and told Him all that they had done and taught. And He said to them, "Come away by yourselves to a desolate place and rest a while." For many were coming and going, and they had no leisure even to eat. And they went away in the boat to...
Peter, a young university student was adventurous. He had an ambition to one day climb the highest mountain on his continent.Many of his friends, fellow students and even his family discouraged him. The general comments were: It is dangerous, it is impossible for you...