Mark 10:46,50b-52a - A blind man, Bartimaeus ... came to Jesus. "What do you want me to do for you?" Jesus asked him. The blind man said, "Rabbi, I want to see." "Go," said Jesus, "your faith has healed you." (NIV)Going to the peak of a snow-covered mountain, slapping...
Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make straight your paths. Proverbs 3:5-6There is a difference between fear and respect.Last summer I had the opportunity to see that...
Have you ever been defeated in the face of temptation? Have you ever run into your bedroom and locked your door with tears flowing down your face, shocked beyond belief at what you have just done? Have you ever felt so ashamed that you don't even dare approach God's...
My oldest son and I had just been dropped at John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park at Key Largo, Florida where we would spend the morning snorkelling off of the Florida Keys. My wife and my other son were on their way to swim with dolphins, about 10 km farther up the...
Rocks, stones and a high tide were the reason we failed. Or at least, that's what we told ourselves!We were on Paradise Beach, located on Paradise Island in the Bahamas. We were scrambling around with a heavy bag that contained our snorkelling gears, our towels, our...
Philippians 4:19 - You can be sure that God will take care of everything you need, his generosity exceeding even yours in the glory that pours from Jesus. (MSG)Every year, we stay with some of our grandchildren while the parents go on a vacation.Last year, one little...
Matthew 6:31-32 - So do not worry, saying, "What shall we eat?" Or "What shall we drink?" Or "What shall we wear?" For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. (NIV)Once, while my husband was studying for his master's...