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”
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God of Hope
Faithful Endurance
Conviction
If you have ever served on a jury, you know of your solemn responsibilty to be convinced of the truth. Evidence is provided by both sides. Then at the end of the trial, the jury deliberates to determine their verdict. I Thessalonians 1:4-5 says, “For we know, brothers loved by God, that he has chosenContinue reading “Conviction”
For We Know
Change Your World
Have you ever met anyone, who literally changed your life, just in one meeting. Perhaps it is the person who became your spouse or your children. But I am talking about someone outside of your family that contributed something to you that changed your life. Maybe it is a doctor who helped cure a chronicContinue reading “Change Your World”
“Yours, O Lord”
Big Talk
We all know of people that speak of grand plans and abilities, but seem unable to back it up. If we don’t know them personally, we have observed them in politics, sports, entertainment, and sales people. Their actions just don’t live up to their abundance of words. I Corinthians 4:20 says, “For the kingdom ofContinue reading “Big Talk”
Power, Not Talk
Abound in Hope
Hope is something that we rarely specifically think about, but without hope, it is difficult to endure life and impossible to enjoy life. God is the author of hope and the power to believe. With hope, God gives us peace and joy. Paul’s prayer for the church in Rome is my prayer for you: “MayContinue reading “Abound in Hope”
Reluctant Retiree 