Excuses!
We can be real good at making excuses, can’t we? Especially if we don’t want to do something or go somewhere. We may say that we have a prior commitment, or we’re really not feeling well, or we have to…
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The Legacy of a Woman
I had the privilege of being the speaker for my daughter’s mother/daughter luncheon at their church this past weekend. Their theme was “The Legacy of a Mother.” I chose as my topic “Jochebed,” the mother of Moses, and did a…
The Big Question – WHY?
Most of us, probably many times, have asked the simple question, “Why?” So, you aren’t alone. David, in the Psalms asked, “why,” and even Jesus, himself, asked, why? “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” Matt. 27:46. So…
Jesus Never Fails
There have been times in my life that I’ve asked questions or made statements like: “I don’t know how I’m going to make it, Lord.” “I don’t know what I should do, Lord.” “I know you are in control, Lord,…
God is in Control
One of my favorite stories in the Bible is about Esther, found in the book that carries her name. The word “God” is no where to be found in this book and yet God is seen in every chapter as…
Rejoice in Hope
Sometimes life just gets so heavy! Isn’t that the truth? And sometimes it’s during the holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas that we feel it the most. I think Satan likes to attack our minds and tries to steal the joy…
New Life
My laptop had been giving me fits for some time. It’s old, slow and was showing signs that I really needed a new one. But that wasn’t in the picture. Things didn’t look very hopeful until a good friend suggested…
What’s It Going to Take?
He’s called a servant (slave) of the high priest; his name, Malchus. Remember him? He’s the one in the crowd that came with Judas and the chief priests to the garden to arrest Jesus. When they laid their hands on…
The Solid Rock
Whenever I get to do any travelling through some mountainous areas, I am always amazed to see trees and bushes growing out of what looks like solid rock. It’s like, “how can they grow?” I can only imagine their roots…
A Mother’s Reward for her Faith
What an example of a mother of faith – her name not as familiar as others – Jochebed, the mother of Moses. Just mentioning Moses, however, and many know the story of his birth. Jochebed and her husband, Amram, were…