One day, after it grew dark, Jesus said to his disciples, “Come with me across the lake.”  Jesus knew where he was going and who he wanted to go with him. He had a purpose and destination in mind. They were going across the lake. Leaving the crowd behind, the disciplesContinue Reading

The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. (John 10:10 NIV) The reason the Son of God appeared was to destroy the devil’s work.” (1 John 3:8 NIV) I received an unexpected phone call from aContinue Reading

Death and life are in the power of the tongue, And those who love it and indulge it will eat its fruit and bear the consequences of their words. (Proverbs 18:21 AMP) The next day, as he left Bethany, Jesus was feeling hungry. He noticed a leafy fig tree in the distance, so he walkedContinue Reading

If I had to choose a metaphor for this era of time in our world, I would use that of a storm. Life can feel like we are constantly being tossed about by all the bad news (and there is much!) on top of all the “regular” struggles of life.Continue Reading

[Republished from a January 27, 2022 post] “You rule the raging of the sea; when its waves rise, you still them.” (Psalm 89:9 NRSV) If I had to choose a metaphor for this era of time in our world, I would use that of a storm. Life can feel likeContinue Reading

(I wish I had written this!) “Don’t Be the Target – Be the Weapon” * by Kim Potter, Dayton, Tennessee “I don’t know about your experience, but the past several weeks have been a challenge for me. Once again, I have been personally pressing through some areas I thought IContinue Reading

[Please join me in praying for children and our future on Thursdays this year.] “Come, my children, and listen to me,    and I will teach you to fear the Lord.Does anyone want to live a life    that is long and prosperous?Then keep your tongue from speaking evil    and your lips from telling lies!Turn awayContinue Reading

If I had to choose a metaphor for this era of time in our world, I would use that of a storm. Life can feel like we are constantly being tossed about by all the bad news (and there is much!) on top of all the “regular” struggles of life.Continue Reading