Monthly Archives: October 2010

Running

One of the unique things about the movie Forrest Gump is the way the movie divides itself up into chapters of his life.  You have childhood, college, military service, ping pong, and shrimp boat captain, just to name a few.  … Continue reading

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Blown Away

Have faith in God,” Jesus answered. “I tell you the truth, if anyone says to this mountain, ‘Go, throw yourself into the sea,’ and does not doubt in his heart but believes that what he says will happen, it will … Continue reading

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Childlike

So that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the saints, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is … Continue reading

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By Your Side

So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. – Isaiah 41:10   I recently … Continue reading

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Artificial Sweeteners

Sweetest Day is fast approaching – a day created primarily by confectioners to get men to buy their wives or girlfriends candy.  To some, Sweetest Day is a wonderful opportunity to show that special someone just how special they are.  … Continue reading

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The Movie in My Mind

He replied, “Because you have so little faith. I tell you the truth, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there’ and it will move. Nothing will … Continue reading

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Strong Enough

One of the most clever movies in recent years has to be the 1997 film Men in Black.  In an interesting combination of comedy and suspense – the movie tells the story of the secret government agency that monitors alien … Continue reading

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Unwavering

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. This is why “it … Continue reading

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Nine Months

Nine months is a magical timeframe.  It immediately connects to pregnancy and the new life that develops in that time.  It is amazing what God can do in that time frame.  Sperm and egg join and develop into a life … Continue reading

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For What it’s Worth

Then Jesus told them this parable: “Suppose one of you has a hundred sheep and loses one of them. Does he not leave the ninety-nine in the open country and go after the lost sheep until he finds it? And … Continue reading

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