"Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid." John 14:27 (NKJV)There are times when the Lord asks us for blind trust. I remember a rope swing at the Mennonite hostel in Kinshasa, the capital city of my adopted country of Congo. I longed to ride it, especially when I heard the squeals of delight … [Read more...] about Blind Faith
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When Honesty Costs Greatly
"The goal of this command is love, which comes from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith." 1 Timothy 1:5My husband is going to be shocked! He is an avid golf watcher and player. I have no interest whatsoever in the game. In fact, I would rather read a dictionary than sit and watch men try to place a small white object in a cup with a flag in it. Rob occasionally coaxes me to walk … [Read more...] about When Honesty Costs Greatly
Nine and One
"It happened that as [Jesus] made his way toward Jerusalem, he crossed over the border between Samaria and Galilee. As he entered a village, ten men, all lepers, met him. They kept their distance but raised their voices, calling out, "Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!"Taking a good look at them, he said, "Go, show yourselves to the priests." They went, and while still on their way, became clean. … [Read more...] about Nine and One
His Amazing Gifts – Significance
Ever struggled with feeling significant? Me, too! Let's talk about one of God's most amazing gifts - significance.Come visit me on Facebook (Shawn Lantz)! … [Read more...] about His Amazing Gifts – Significance
His Amazing Gifts – His Silence
Has God ever been silent in your life for a time? Let's talk about how His silence can be a gift to those of us who are listening for His voice. … [Read more...] about His Amazing Gifts – His Silence
His Amazing Gifts – Waiting
Hey girlfriends!I believe that waiting is the hardest thing we will ever have to do when we do not know what the outcome is going to be. Let's talk about the gift of waiting. … [Read more...] about His Amazing Gifts – Waiting