In life, there is an effect for every action or activity. When the effect is positive, we call it a benefit; when the effect is negative, recall it a consequence. There are benefits when we work together.Matthew 18:20 NLTFor where two or three gather together as my followers, I am there among them.” Proverbs 27:17 … Continue reading Working Together Serving the Lord
Tag: God's Presence
The Joy of the Lord!
My husband plays music and one of his favorite songs is Joy by Vashaun Mitchell. As I sit here, he’s playing that song on his guitar. So, today we will look at what the Bible says about joy. Nehemiah 8:10 AMP Then Ezra said to them, “Go [your way], eat the rich festival food, drink … Continue reading The Joy of the Lord!
Finding Hope and Purpose through Faith: A Lesson from My Plants
I love my plants. If you know me then you know that is true. There are plants everywhere in my house. One day, we had a visitor, and eventually, he went to the bathroom. When he returned, he looked at my husband and said: “There are plants in the bathroom too.” Yes, what can I … Continue reading Finding Hope and Purpose through Faith: A Lesson from My Plants
Finding Power in the Promises of God
What do you do when you are troubled and overwhelmed by the cares of this life? The answers are varied because people choose a variety of ways to respond to the cares of this life. You might wonder what I do. Well, sometimes I go straight to the word of God; other times, I cry, … Continue reading Finding Power in the Promises of God
God: My Help
We all face the difficulties of life; they are not limited to the poor and needy. Even in the affluent circles of society, difficulties exist. What do we do? We go to our source: our help comes from God. Isaiah 41:10 NLTDon’t be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be discouraged, for I am … Continue reading God: My Help
Standing in Your Storm
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
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 God and Succeed
Each of us must confront our own fears, must come face to face with them. How we manage our fears will determine where we go with the rest of our lives. To experience adventure or to be limited by the fear of it." Judy Blume. Fear, will invade our lives at some point or another, … Continue reading Trust God and Succeed
He’s with Us
We are social creatures; it is easy to see when children are young. Some of them will talk and play with every person that crosses their path. Then there are others who are very selective. They would play with you if they could hold on to someone they know. Some would wave at you, share … Continue reading He’s with Us