"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight." (Proverbs 3:5-6 NIV)I recall a western TV episode, a family snug in their cabin, snow and wind whipping outside. The...
But Peter said, "I don't have any silver or gold for you. But I'll give you what I have. In the name of Jesus Christ the Nazarene, get up and walk!" Acts 3:6 NLT Little did I know the surprise I was in for as I walked along the ditch bank. Electronic gadgets were few...
"God made history with salvation, He showed the world what he could do. He remembered to love us, a bonus To his dear family, Israel—indefatigable love. The whole earth comes to attention. Look—God's work of salvation!" (The Message Psalms 98:2-3).Our Heavenly Father...
Luke 18:22-23 "When Jesus heard this, he said to him, "You still lack one thing. Sell everything you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me." When he heard this, he became very sad, because he was very wealthy." (NIV) My...
The ferry that was to transport us from Anse Mitan in Martinique to Fort-de-France was very, very late. Crowds of people had joined us in the queue, and the police had been called in, just in case...I wasn't watching the crowd, however. In fact, I wasn't even...
In church this morning, someone asked for prayer. She is having heart surgery in a few days.I can only imagine how worried she might be, especially given that she is quite young. All we can do is commit to pray for her this week.While the church was praying, I noticed...
Sweat poured from my forehead as I shooed away mosquitoes. Through the sticky humidity, a friend, native of the island, and I pressed on through the dusty dirt country roads in the island of Mindanao, Philippines.But what was also warm yet sweet was the hug and peck...