TRUSTING GOD’S PLAN: SERENITY AMIDST STORMS

The authors express a deep reliance on faith amid life’s trials, highlighting trust in God’s eternal plan and love. They embrace the belief that challenges offer lessons for personal growth, reinforcing that nothing can sever the bond with God. This perspective cultivates peace, joy, and resilience, even amidst life’s uncertainties.

A poem for Christmas Image of rough surf

LOVE ROWS AGAINST THE TIDE

The greatest gift flows only on the seas of freedom With forgiveness, patience, kindness, absolution Love harbors gratitude, respect, appreciation Sailing far ‘round the trenches of commerce Rising above the realm of rights  No human claims the ocean It can’t be bought, stolen, or owed No one gains a river as a birthright No one

DROUGHT TO ABUNDANCE EPISODE 6 – PEACE

“For to us a child is born… And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” Isaiah 9:6 How does it feel when a significant family member can’t make it to a holiday gathering? Or maybe they come, but you’re at odds? Maybe it’s between you and a sibling, a

DROUGHT TO ABUNDANCE EPISODE 5 – OVERWHELMED

“Straight through the forest is your way now. Don’t stray off the track!”  “…if you do, it is a thousand to one you will never find it again and never get out of Mirkwood.” These are the words of Galdalf to Bilbo and his company of dwarfs in THE HOBBIT, by J.R.R. Tolkin. I recently

DROUGHT TO ABUNDANCE EPISODE 4 – PRETENSE

How do we escape from living a lie and find a life of truth? I know a white American, who spoke for years of his yearnings to join mission work in Africa. Ten years ago, God answered his prayer. We heard of ways he changed his Western thinking and way of life, taking on a

DROUGHT TO ABUNDANCE EPISODE 3 – PRETENSE

Do you ever wonder if anyone really knows you? Are you exhausted from trying to please everyone and tired of pretending? For today’s discussion, I’m playing the role of HOST while sitting on my front patio with three guests. HOST: To my left in the red chair, we have my confident friend, SHOW, who strives

Watch Your Mind

“Pride goes before destruction,” warns King Solomon (Prov. 16:18). “Be alert and of sober mind,” urges Peter the disciple (1 Pet. 5:8). “If you think you are standing firm, be careful that you do not fall,” says Apostle Paul (1 Cor. 10:12) The mind loves to slip from compassion to passion before we know it’s

Remove This Cup

I’m a planner.  I like to look ahead and prevent the possibility of future crises. This serves me well in many situations. But sometimes trying to plan becomes so overwhelming I create my own crisis.  You know that out-of-control feeling you get when you see a hundred different things that could go wrong and want