There are so many ways that people meet and become acquainted. Some meet on the train. They wait for the same train at the same spot daily and one day they generate a conversation. Pretty soon, they sit together and a relationship develops. It could be a relationship that is confined to the commute. Sometimes … Continue reading By Divine Design
The Walk
Women of Value
On the Sabbath we went a little way outside the city to a riverbank, where we thought people would be meeting for prayer, and we sat down to speak with some women who had gathered there. Acts 16:13 NLT Paul and Silas have arrived in Macedonia and on the Sabbath day they went to the … Continue reading Women of Value
Available for Service
That night Paul had a vision: A man from Macedonia in northern Greece was standing there, pleading with him, “Come over to Macedonia and help us!” Acts 16:9 NLT There are times in life when people have difficulty understanding the importance of being led by the Spirit. They evaluate the options before them and they … Continue reading Available for Service
Holy Spirit in Control
Next Paul and Silas traveled through the area of Phrygia and Galatia, because the Holy Spirit had prevented them from preaching the word in the province of Asia at that time. Acts 16:6 NLT There was a time in Paul’s life that no one would believe that he would be on the mission field telling … Continue reading Holy Spirit in Control
Let Him Lead
For all who are led by the Spirit of God are children of God. Romans 8:14 NLT It’s impossible to live a victorious life without being led by the Spirit of God. You would like to believe that you can handle your business on your own. But the more issues you face is the more … Continue reading Let Him Lead
Happy Thanksgiving!
Thanksgiving is a special time of the year. This Thanksgiving is special. As we reflect on all that has transpired this year, we have to be thankful. 1 Thessalonians 5:18 NLT tells us, “Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.” It doesn’t say to be … Continue reading Happy Thanksgiving!
Change Through Thanksgiving
Come, let us sing to the Lord! Let us shout joyfully to the Rock of our salvation. Let us come to him with thanksgiving. Let us sing psalms of praise to him. Psalm 95:12 NLT This is the season where people like to think that they are giving thanks. When you listen to children and adults, thanksgiving is … Continue reading Change Through Thanksgiving
Glory Shouts
I will praise the name of God with a song, And will magnify Him with thanksgiving. Psalms 69:30 NKJV Unfortunately, turmoil is part of life. There are those who believe that problems only overwhelm those who are simple and powerless. Nothing is further from the truth. Problems invade the lives of the rich as well … Continue reading Glory Shouts
Guided by Peace and Thanksgiving
And let the peace that comes from Christ rule in your hearts. For as members of one body you are called to live in peace. And always be thankful. Colossians 3:15 NLT The world is a place of turmoil. There are so many things that erode your peace of mind. It’s not uncommon to hear … Continue reading Guided by Peace and Thanksgiving
Just a Flask of Oil
There are many expressions in life that tell a story. When I was a child my grandmother had an expression to fit every occasion. I had no idea where she got them from; sometimes they were quotes from the Bible; other times they were sayings that people generated from life experiences. Let me tell you, … Continue reading Just a Flask of Oil
Victory Walk 