Several years ago, our area of Kansas suffered horrendous prairie fires. The fires lasted for days, and at one point we were instructed to evacuate our home. When you’re told, “Get out now,” you figure out pretty quickly what is really important to you. Everything that we “store up” down…
HYMN DAY! The words to “Trust and Obey” by John H. Sammis hold such wonderful advice! When we walk with the Lord in the light of His Word, What a glory He sheds on our way! While we do His good will, He abides with us still, And with all…
When in question or doubt, there is one place we can always go for direction: God’s word. It contains nothing but truth. It provides us with wisdom. The guidelines given are in place to protect us from living in shame and self-recrimination. His nature is just, so we know we…
I think most of us, no matter how long we’ve walked with the Lord, can recall periods of time when we questioned God’s presence. Circumstances sometimes challenge our faith. Ill treatment from fellow believers can tempt us to distance ourselves from Christians, and therefore from God. But something—or rather Someone—always…
Is anyone else grateful for the LORD’s compassion? No matter how far I stray, how much I “mess up,” how many times I fall flat on my face in failure, He never says, “Well, that’s it. I’m done with her—cut her loose.” In His compassion He recognizes my human frailties.…
Have you ever stood by helplessly while someone you care about runs down a path you know will lead to destruction? Or does your heart ache for the friend or family member who is determined to make it through life on their own, denying their need for a Savior? Many…
HYMN DAY! “Trusting Jesus” by Edgar Page might feel simplistic, but it’s the best way to live. If it’s not familiar to you, you can listen to it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O_fIDi7UqiQ 1. Simply trusting every day, Trusting through a stormy way; Even when my faith is small, Trusting Jesus, that is…
“Suffering” is one of those words we want to avoid in life, but at the same time we realize no one makes it all the way from birth to death without facing times of trial and heartache. When suffering comes, our first thought is “Get me out of here!” Suffering…
I guess it’s no secret that I’m a sky watcher. I love sunrises and sunsets. I’m fascinated by ever-changing banks of clouds. When I was a child, one of my favorite pastimes was lying on my back in the yard, gazing at the sky. I suppose, in a way, it…
We cannot deny that evil runs rampant in this fallen world, BUT we can depend on God’s ever-presence. He promised to never leave us nor forsake us. That doesn’t mean we won’t face hardship, trials, or heartache. Men’s evil choices will affect us, but they cannot defeat us. They cannot…
