I have taken several treks in the Himalayan Mountains. On these treks we always saw porters carrying large quantities of supplies. They would put the supplies in large baskets called dokos and strap them to their heads. They carried huge loads up and down the trails. Without the porters, mountain villages wouldn’t have access toContinue reading “Rest for Our Souls”
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Light Burdens
The Battle Belongs to the Lord
My enemies come against me every day. They seek to discourage and destroy me. I am not talking about physical enemies and battles. I am speaking about enemies like anger, fear, worry, loneliness, hate, judgment, selfishness, and disappointment. My enemies want me to fight them in my own strength, because they know that I amContinue reading “The Battle Belongs to the Lord”
Strength For the Battle
Earthquake
I grew up and lived most of my life in Southern California. Therefore I am fully aware of what it feels like to experience an earthquake. There are two types of quakes, one that feels like you are in a boat going over ocean waves. The other type is a sharp jolt or series ofContinue reading “Earthquake”
Firm Foundation
Truth Will Set You Free
We are living in an age of relativism. Many people believe that absolute truth does not exist. Truth is only what you or I believe it to be. Therefore, a moral code for all people does not exist. We are then free to do whatever we think is right. A problem arises in that peopleContinue reading “Truth Will Set You Free”
Absolute Truth
Trustworthy
Who is God? What is He like? Let’s turn to God’s own Word to see what He says about Himself. Psalm 146:7-10 says, “The Lord sets the prisoners free; the Lord opens the eyes of the blind. The Lord lifts up those who are bowed down; the Lord loves the righteous. The Lord watches overContinue reading “Trustworthy”
