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Walk in His Faithfulness

Overwhelmed

Entering a dark room, we see little, if anything, of our surroundings. The darkness overwhelms us and we cannot find our way out. We may walk, but only very gingerly, as it feels like we can trip and fall at any moment. Psalm 40:2 says, “He drew me up from the pit of destruction, outContinue reading “Overwhelmed”

Up From the Pit

House Not Made With Human Hands

Every house over time develops some flaws, whether they come from use, time, or abuse. Every home also develops flaws over time, which come from flawed humans living together. II Corinthians 5:1 says, “For we know that if the tent that is our earthly home is destroyed, we have a building from God, a houseContinue reading “House Not Made With Human Hands”

True Home

Overlooked

Sometimes, the effort and good work that we put to a task is overlooked by those who should know. Perphaps, we were not recognized on the job for the exceptional work we put into a project. Or maybe, people did not notice the kindness that we showed to them, which was beyond what they couldContinue reading “Overlooked”

God is Just

No Means to Steer

We are all familiar with the story of Noah and the ark. God told Noah to build an ark in the middle of the wilderness. God gave Noah specific instructions on how to build it, what materials to use, and what the dimensions must be. However, God didn’t give Noah any means of directing theContinue reading “No Means to Steer”

God of Hope

Rest From Work

I have noticed that some things that I do can make me feel more peace and rest, while other things that I do just wear me out. If I am doing something that I am good at or that I just really want to do, the effort is diminished and I don’t really feel tiredContinue reading “Rest From Work”