Do you and I have a burden that we have carried for a long time? A sick loved one A loveless marriage Another year as a single person when marriage is strongly desired A dead-end job Financial worries A child who has rebelled Continual conflict with co-workers The threat of foreclosure Depression Anger Bitterness Unforgiveness Raising children alone as a … [Read more...] about The Burden Carrier
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My Love For Luke (by Jordyn)
"From the lips of children and infants You have ordained praise because of your enemies, to silence the foe and the avenger." Psalm 8:2 June 6, 2008Dearest Luke,I can't find words to describe my feelings.I am relieved that you are in heaven, but sad that you have left us. At your … [Read more...] about My Love For Luke (by Jordyn)
Death’s Great Violation
"A thief comes only to steal and to kill and to destroy. I have come that they may have life and have it in abundance."John 10:10 (HCSB) When I was nine years old, we lost our house and all our earthly possessions to a fire. My Grandma McKown had just bought Nicol and me a beautiful bedroom set with canopy beds. We each had a matching desk and shared a large chest of drawers. Our bedroom was … [Read more...] about Death’s Great Violation
All That Concerns Me
"The Lord will perfect that which concerns me; Your mercy and loving-kindness, O Lord, endure forever--forsake not the work of Your own hands." Psalm 138:8What do we do when tragedy strikes us from out of nowhere? Often the tragedy follows some incredible event, a mountain-top experience with God. The shock we feel from the sudden change of our circumstances can leave us utterly confused and … [Read more...] about All That Concerns Me
The Reward of Forgiveness
Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful. "Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven. Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you." Luke 6:36-38 (New International … [Read more...] about The Reward of Forgiveness
