Riding the rapids is more fun than sitting calmly in a boat in the middle of a pond. But it is in the rapids where the most danger occurs. Grace is a wondrous gift bestowed on us by a gracious… Read More ›
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Visiting Small Church America – Antioch Baptist Church – Aubrey, Texas
I usually do not write about specific churches in my blog. A stop by a historical small church in the countryside to take a picture gave me something to write about. My wife Gracie and I decided to take a… Read More ›
Carpe Diem – Thankful – God’s Peace – Inspirational Bible Verses
“Carpe diem” in English means seize the day. There are days that we set aside in society for celebration. Thanksgiving is one of those days to seize. Every year we collect our thoughts and summarize all the things that we… Read More ›
Controlling Your Future – Determining Your Destiny – Inspirational Bible Verses
Do not let the things that do not control your future, determine your destiny. It seems that we all have the perfect plan until something bad happens. Life moves swiftly, and as the older I get it seems to move… Read More ›
The Paradox of God’s Grace and Mercy – Ephesians 2
All the high hopes, careful planning, and great aspirations are worth nothing if we’re not walking in His path, surrendered to His will. Surrendering to His will entails our letting go of the things of the flesh that we sometimes… Read More ›
Important Words in God’s Plan for Our Life – Inspirational Bible Verses
Words – I think that they can have more effect on us than we realize. Words spoken by a spouse, friend, boss or associate can affect the way we see ourselves and the way we see others. Everywhere we turn… Read More ›
Handling Failure and Success – Vessels of God – Inspirational Bible Verses
Life is not always easy. In fact, much of the time life is difficult. Being born again does not put an end to life’s troubles. The way of the cross is not always an easy path to follow. Yet many… Read More ›
No One Has a Bad Day in Heaven – God Has You Covered – Inspirational Bible Verses
Ever have a bad day? I know I have. Good news – God has you covered. 🙂 No one has ever had a bad day in Heaven. Why is that? It is because in heaven God has everything covered. God… Read More ›
Comfort in God’s Word – Inspirational Bible Verses – Psalm 119
Psalm 119:50 This is what comforts me in my trouble, for your promise revives me. The word here for comfort in Hebrew is Nekhamah, also used in Elohei khol-Nechamah, GOD of all Comfort…. Read More ›
A Study of the Love of God – Inspirational Bible Verses
The basis of all that exists, everything that we are and believe, and all of our human experience is love. God loves every fiber of our being; He loves us for who we are. Jesus loves us when we struggle,… Read More ›