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Sometimes it seems to me like this is a shocking discovery for more than a few, but it’s true: The preacher is a person too. Just like the rest of us– And his wife…. And his children…. It’s not rocket science, or the study of some abstract notion. Really, it’s easy to see – very … Read more The preacher is a person too

Seeing then that all these things shall be dissolved, what manner of persons ought ye to be in all holy conversation and godliness…? 2 Peter 3:11. ♣ There is a standard expected of us as believers awaiting the Parousia; the second coming of the Lord. ♣ Jesus is coming back for only those expecting His … Read more Musings on eschatology and the duty of the believer

What must this disciple have felt as he was finally before the risen Lord? Earlier, the other disciples had told him, “We have seen the Lord”. But what he had seen days earlier had made it hard for him to to comprehend this good news. How can this thing be? He had seen the Lord … Read more As he beheld the print of the nails

It wasn’t by chance, this path I’m on; I chose it– Intentionally. No, it doesn’t always make it easy to explain, and sometimes it seems like it’s not that easy to see. Because– As far as reason and acceptable standards go, this path I’m on is not the popular one. But faith called, and touched … Read more Chance, Time, and the security we seek

Fancy this: Joseph and Mary had gone with Jesus to the temple for the yearly feast of passover. It was the first time they were going with Him, and He was just twelve. After the feast, they had been gone a day’s journey before they realized Jesus wasn’t with them. Up until now they had … Read more We did what!?!

The world and the state of its affairs today has not taken God by surprise. God is still in absolute control. No, this was not the place He had in mind when He created the world, but after sin left it broken, God set in motion His plan to redeem man–the creature who bears most, … Read more If ye will receive it

Remember that — ♣ It is the Lord who is your Shepherd. So let Him lead you. ♣ God is good. He does only good things, and if you let Him, He would cause all things to work together for your good. ♣ Help from man is vain. True help comes from only God. ♣ God … Read more As you begin to experience this new land

Aunt Elsie was that kind of aunt—she hated everything and life itself was a joke that wasn’t even funny. Still, everybody liked her. Maybe it was because she wasn’t one to beat about the bush when there was something to say. Or maybe it was the way she genuinely cared for the well-being of family … Read more That Christmas at aunt Elsie’s

We used to sing this song at Sunday school, “Red and yellow, black and white, all are precious in His sight”. If only we always remembered that lesson! Different is good—because God made it that way—and He saw that everything He made was good. So let me encourage you this season, as we remember how … Read more Different is good

We’re not one person, but three; I’d read this once, and supposed it could be the reason why I spend a lot of my time here trying to figure out who I really am. Because… If I don’t know who I am, how would I know home when I finally reach it? I think I … Read more The definition of me

(Lessons from The Essence of Joy by Lynn Watson) The second volume in the Cinnamah-Brosia’s Inspirational Collection for Women, The Essence of Joy follows the story of Cinnamah-Brosia and her friends. They share their stories and provide support and encouragement for each other as they journey through life. Infused with Lynn’s love of essential oils, … Read more Tell your story