Lost in a cycle. Your purpose is promised, but not yet fulfilled. “But if we hope for what we do not yet have, we wait for it patiently.” Romans 8:25 There is a place that is all too familiar. You would recognize it if you saw it on a map. This is the place between…
Tag: Holy Spirit
Led in Love Bound in Unity
“Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called; one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in…
Unto Us A Child Is Born
“For unto us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the greatness of his government and peace there will be no end.” Isaiah 9:6-7a(NIV) I love Christmas. Friends, family,…
What Do You Think?
Do you remember the time when…? Have you heard the story about…? I don’t know about you but I like a good plot. Stories of encouragement seem to energize me. I’ve been doing a little bit of research on the powers of positive thinking. You know what I mean. We have all been there. You…
Stretched
Growing up I always wanted the latest action figure. It was a little before my time, but it was still a well-known toy by the time I came along. Stretch Armstrong first debuted in 1976 by toy manufacturer Kenner. The trait that makes Stretch notable is his ability to be stretched well beyond its original…
Pressure’s On
“This third I will put into the fire; I will refine them like silver and test them like gold. They will call on my name and I will answer them; I will say, ‘They are my people,’ and they will say, ‘The LORD is our God.’” Zechariah 13:9 Pressure can be tough sometimes. Let’s face…
I Promise
“Yet he did not waver through unbelief regarding the promise of God, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God, being fully persuaded that God had power to do what he had promised.” Romans 4:20-21 God’s blessings are new every morning. Life might get stale, but God’s blessings do not….
Not Alone
Have you ever felt like you were alone in the world? Like you are the only one that really understands your situation? Have you ever felt like you are the only one that is left living like you still believe in Jesus? Well, you are in good company because Elijah felt this same way in…
All Things New
As we have passed from one year to the next I could not help but think about resolutions and the events that spanned all last year. Think about that; we have moved from an old year to a new one. Now, I realize that January 1 is an arbitrary day to celebrate the New Year…