And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them.Romans 8:28 NLT *** God is bigger than time,dates, and appointments.He wants you to movethrough this day with a quiet heart,an inward assurance thatHe is in control, a peaceful certaintythat…
Author: Pam R
In the Storm
Sometimes God allows storms to come together in such a way that they ultimately fulfill something that would never have happened otherwise. Beth Moore *** One day Jesus said to his disciples, “Let’s cross to the other side of the lake.” So they got into a boat and started out. As they sailed across, Jesus settled down for a…
Why We Worship
Yes, you have been with me from birth;from my mother’s womb you have cared for me.No wonder I am always praising you!Psalm 71:6 NLT *** [Lyrics from Always on Time by Elevation Worship] I remember how You PROVIDEDHow You HELD ME through the nightAnd I remember how You SUSTAINED meWhen You stepped in to SAVE…
Like a Child
For an answer Jesus called over a child, whom he stood in the middle of the room, and said, “I’m telling you, once and for all, that unless you return to square one and start over like children, you’re not even going to get a look at the kingdom, let alone get in. Whoever becomes…
Separate AND Necessary
Now here is what I am trying to say: All of you together are the one body of Christ, and each one of you is a separate and necessary part of it.1 Corinthians 12:27 Living Bible *** As Saint Teresa of Avila put it, Christ has no body on earth but yours. Yours are the…
Help for Our Weakness
In the same way the Spirit [comes to us and] helps us in our weakness. We do not know what prayer to offer or how to offer it as we should, but the Spirit Himself [knows our need and at the right time] intercedes on our behalf with sighs and groanings too deep for words. And He who searches the…
His Strength, Our Weakness
But He has said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you [My lovingkindness and My mercy are more than enough—always available—regardless of the situation]; for [My] power is being perfected [and is completed and shows itself most effectively] in [your] weakness.”2 Corinthians 12:9a Amplified Bible *** Weakness, with acknowledgment of it, is the fittest seat and subject for God to perfect His strength…
Our High Priest
We don’t have a priest who is out of touch with our reality. He’s been through weakness and testing, experienced it all—all but the sin. Hebrews 4:15 The Message *** “His sinlessness was, at least in part, an earned sinlessness as he gained victory after victory in the constant battle with temptation that life in…
“Oh, Wonder of Wonders”
“Oh, wonder of wondersMy God, can it beThat Jesus has diedFor one rebel like me He lifted my bondageAnd soul’s miseryThe Lord, King of gloryWas wounded for me They led Him to trialThey spit in His faceHe bore it aloneOh, amazing His grace He bowed neath his burdenWas scourged in my placeI’ll sing it foreverAmazing…
Many “Counted Righteous”
When he sees all that is accomplished by his anguish, he will be satisfied.And because of his experience, my righteous servant will make it possiblefor many to be counted righteous, for he will bear all their sins. Isaiah 53:11 NLT *** “He took the punishment we deserved. He took violence and crucifixion of man and used it as…