Yes and No

by | Nov 25, 2010 | Faith

“Will you play games with me?” “Can I have another snack?” “Can I play with my friends?” “Can I help you?” “Will you help me?” Most of the time the answer is easy, “No, you may not jump off the top...

Praying During Volatile Times

by | Nov 25, 2010 | Faith

In these uncertain times, it’s helpful to keep in mind how God has worked in our financial situations in the past.  What keeps me steady is thinking back to when I was burned out from working in a particularly demanding office.  I prayed and prayed for a...

Expect The Very Same Power

by | Nov 18, 2010 | Faith

Empowered           im-pau-ered (v) Increasing in spiritual strength Involves developing confidence in the power of the Holy Spirit  In Ephesians 1:15-19 Paul is praying that we would come to know God’s...

Devotional Flossing

by | Nov 18, 2010 | Faith

One thing I usually dread about going to the dentist is the guilt involved. It never fails that I am “encouraged” to floss more. Often I will floss like crazy the week before an appointment, hoping the dentist won’t notice! At my recent visit to a new dentist I was...

Why Me?

by | Nov 11, 2010 | Faith

I was reading through a blog recently and came across this question: “If you could ask God just ONE question, what would you ask?” Wow, just ONE question? That’s a tough one. There are so many questions that come to mind. Inquisitive questions like “How do You make...

What Do You Seek?

by | Nov 4, 2010 | Faith

“In my distress I called to the Lord; I cried to my God for help. From His temple He heard my voice; my cry came before Him, into His ears.” Psalm 18:6 A friend who lives a thousand miles away was recently hospitalized for a brain hemorrhage. My heart cried out for...