Category Archives: Christian Life

On the road again

I think we all have times when it seems that our world has been turned topsy-turvy.  I think we all have times when we aren’t quite sure which way to go or how best to proceed… We might cry out … Continue reading

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Disrepair

When things are going along well, we are able to take of routine maintenance and keep up with the necessary repairs, but in rough times these things can get away from us.  When it comes to a house, we might … Continue reading

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Summer’s Story

A lot of people I know only think of the summer time as hot and muggy; I think they might be missing something… I’ve always thought of summer as a glorious time, but I must admit that early on that … Continue reading

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God Provides

God will provide for our needs; this is something most people know, but some become a little confused by it. The statement does not mean that all we need to do sit on our chairs and wait for Him to … Continue reading

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Time’s a Wastin’

Hurry up!  Time is of the essence!  Let’s go, go, go!  Get things done!  Time to run! I’m late!  Rush, rush, rush! Urgent! Move it! Get the lead out! Wait just a minute, last time I checked this is Saturday! … Continue reading

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Speaking in Love

Speaking in Love: What is that exactly? About 20 years ago, I heard a man say to his brother, “F*** you! And I mean that in love!”  It struck me at the time that his definition of love might be … Continue reading

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Pessimism or Optimism?

The 53rd Psalm can be taken as either pessimistic or optimistic.  It begins with a rather pessimistic view of men; there’s nobody doing right and ends with the hope of salvation. Salvation has come in the person of Jesus Christ … Continue reading

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The Shelter of the Lord

He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High     will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress,      my God, in whom I trust.” (Psalm 91:1-2) There are many people who would claim … Continue reading

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The Ampitheater

Walking through the woods recently I was surprised to come upon this scene.  The woods were dark in the early morning and sun shone through the trees and lit the rock formation brilliantly in relation to the surroundings; an amazing … Continue reading

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God’s Plans

God’s plans aren’t like our plans. This statement is simple and yet very profound in its implications. We make plans and often we follow through with them and yet things don’t always work out the way we expect them to. … Continue reading

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