I recently read an article about a young woman who broke the world record for hurdling. Pictures in the article show her crying and kneeling afterward, moved by her accomplishment. But what I love the most is that in the following interviews, she gave all the glory to God, acknowledging that her achievement was based … Continue reading Nothing Without Him
Humility
Mercy at Church
Mercy is defined as not getting what you deserve. We have all needed and appreciated it at one time or another. Generally, what preceded it was something that required justice, a punishment for what we deserved. One such story is found in John 8:2-11: Now early in the morning He came again into the temple, and … Continue reading Mercy at Church
Not Too Good
We are never too good to do God's will in His kingdom. When the musician steps down from the platform to serve food, and preacher comes out from behind the pulpit to scrub sinks, we have seen a genuine show of God's kind of humility. Every role is significant to Him, not one more important … Continue reading Not Too Good
Supernatural Strength
Our natural instinct is to consider ourselves as self-sustaining, able to handle every situation that comes our way. We think we have all the strength we need in and of ourselves. Unfortunately, believing this makes us a failure because we were never designed to take care of ourselves. We don’t have what it takes to … Continue reading Supernatural Strength
Just Do It
We live in a culture that thrives on making decisions based on what we understand, or what looks good to the natural eye. If it pays more, it’s obviously the best job choice. If they have a great personality and interests like ours, then they must be the mate for us. If the church is … Continue reading Just Do It
Hidden Things
My husband is an electrician . . . which means he’s seen many places under many conditions. He’s been to private homes, commercial buildings, waste water plants, and business offices. He’s worked on things as simple ceiling fans and as complex as outdoor security cameras controlled by solar panels. Yes, I think he’s the best … Continue reading Hidden Things
Living Royalty 