Tag Archives: Faith

Robins

The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. – Deuteronomy 31:8   As I sit here in my office on the … Continue reading

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Skeptical

Skeptical: (adj)  Inclined to skepticism; having or showing doubt.    I am always impressed with words and the connotations they provide.  Take doubt for example.  To say that you doubt something has a negative connotation.  However, if you were to … Continue reading

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Everything is Possible

…“Everything is possible for one who believes.”  – Mark 9:23 Every year during the week between Christmas and New Year’s Eve the television is full of “Year in Review” specials.  Maybe it’s because we live such busy lives and forget … Continue reading

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First Snow

He has made everything beautiful in its time. Also He has put eternity in their hearts, except that no one can find out the work that God does from beginning to end. I know that nothing is better for them … Continue reading

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Battalions

“When sorrows come, they come not single spies, but in battalions…”  Hamlet Act IV, Scene 5   Shakespeare may have penned these words over 400 years ago, but he was by no means the first person to experience this phenomenon … Continue reading

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Under Attack

Contend, O LORD, with those who contend with me; fight against those who fight against me. Take up shield and buckler; arise and come to my aid. Brandish spear and javelin against those who pursue me. Say to my soul, … Continue reading

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Promotion by Erosion

The LORD is my light and my salvation— whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life— of whom shall I be afraid? When the wicked advance against me to devour me, it is my enemies and … Continue reading

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Expectation

I was reading the account in John 11 about the death and resurrection of Lazarus.  I’ve heard the story dozens of times before, but found something new in my reading tonight that I’d like to share with you.  You’re no … 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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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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