"Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you."2 Thessalonians 3:16A year ago last spring, the Lord started speaking to me about teaching my daughter's Sunday school class. It was a thought that I hoped would leave without requiring me to act on the thought. The thought of leaving my own adult class to teach ten and eleven-year-old … [Read more...] about If Only…
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A Matter of Trust
"Then Jesus said, "Did I not tell you that if you believed, you would see the glory of God?"John 11:40I am coming to recognize a sinister plot that I have been prey to. I have heard of others caught in its web, too, but I foolishly thought I was immune to it. In fact, I read about other victims nearly everyday who have found themselves a part of this diabolical scheme and have shaken my head, … [Read more...] about A Matter of Trust
A Spiritual Lesson From My Obsession With Basil
"But thanks be to God, who always leads us in triumphal procession in Christ and through us spreads everywhere the fragrance of the knowledge of him." 2 Corinthians 2:14I have become obsessed with basil. I credit its intense aroma and flavor for rejuvenating my lackluster interest in cooking. I am even thinking of growing the plant myself. You would not understand how amazing that thought is until … [Read more...] about A Spiritual Lesson From My Obsession With Basil
Blind Faith
"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
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
The Blessing of Scattering
"There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven: a time to be born and a time to die, a time to plant and a time to uproot, a time to kill and a time to heal, a time to tear down and a time to build..." Ecclesiastes 3:1-3 Hello my friends! I wanted to ask us a question today: Do we feel as though we or our relationships have been scattered? As you and … [Read more...] about The Blessing of Scattering
