There is no greater comfort in the time of difficulty than knowing you are not alone. In our lives, when difficulties arise, most of those around us head for the exit door. What do you do when you are in trouble, and you have been abandoned by those you mistakenly believed were your friends? It's … Continue reading Standing in Your Storm
Author: Claudette Glaude-Scott
In His Presence
Children usually love to spend time with their parents. They will play with you and talk with you but there is something about going home with mommy and daddy. Where love exists, there is joy in the presence of that individual. We have someone who loves us so dearly that He laid down His life … Continue reading In His Presence
God Promised His Presence
One of the challenges of life is a lack of understanding. Most, if not all of us, want to have some semblance of understanding what is happening around us. So many times, we ask why. Why do we have to live through this difficult moment? Why is my child sick and suffering? Why can’t I … Continue reading God Promised His Presence
Trust in the Lord
It’s impossible to walk with God without trust. One definition for trust is to believe that someone is good and honest and will not harm you. It’s easy to see that we can put our trust in God. We can run into problems when we put our trust in man. Psalm 5:11 NLT But let … Continue reading Trust in the Lord
Safety in the Lord!
Walking is something we take for granted; you put one foot in front of the other and you go. It is so basic that you never give it another thought unless you stomp your toe. But for the most part, it’s automatic. That was true for me until vertigo stepped into my life. Walking is … Continue reading Safety in the Lord!
Serve with Joy
How do you serve others? When we think of serving our thoughts go to the waiter that brings food to your table in a restaurant. For the most part they are pleasant because they would like a good tip. For us, service involves helping and at times, even helping in the care of others. God … Continue reading Serve with Joy
Jesus Gave Thanks!
Today we have the opportunity to celebrate another year that God has kept us alive. The dictionary defines thanksgiving as the act of giving thanks, grateful acknowledgment of benefits or favors, especially to God. So today, like every day, is a day to give thanks unto God. God desires that we give thanks; thanksgiving needs … Continue reading Jesus Gave Thanks!
Show a Little Kindness
People love it when we say thank you for the services they provide in our lives. When you exit the bus, it’s polite to thank the bus driver. Many might say that is his job. Think about when you ride the bus at the same time each day, and you are not at the bus … Continue reading Show a Little Kindness
Just Bless the Lord!
In the United States, people are talking about Thanksgiving. The conversations are mostly centered around what we plan to cook; and some items are on the menu make an appearance once a year, so for many, it’s a big deal. Is Thanksgiving just about food and fellowship? When we look at the world at large, … Continue reading Just Bless the Lord!
Kindness Remembered
In the book of Esther, we meet a man whose act of kindness was remembered at the right time. It happened during the reign of King Ahasuerus who reigned from India to Ethiopia. Mordecai, the uncle of Queen Esther, uncovered a plot to assassinate the king. Mordecai told Esther and she told the king, and … Continue reading Kindness Remembered