“But may the God of all grace, … after you have suffered a while, Perfect, Establish, Strengthen, and Settle you.” (1 Peter 5:10 – NKJV) I’m by no means a sadist, but there is something to be said for the suffering God permits in the lives of those with a personal relationship with Him through Jesus (please note the …
“Those who go down to the sea in ships, who do business on great waters, These see the works of the Lord, and His wonders in the deep.”1 Cruising is an increasingly popular pastime for those to whom it is accessible and affordable. In keeping with the spirit of rest, …
Do you not say, ‘There are still four months, and then comes the harvest’? (John 4:35) September spiritually represents birthing, harvest, fruitfulness, productivity, bounty, multiplication, replication, and abundance, given that it is the ninth month of the year. It should inspire a sense of anticipation and expectation in anyone who has diligently made …
Imagine with me that you are a competitor in a 26.2 mile marathon. Weary from the long hours of exertion, mental and physiological strength waning, you arrive at the last stretch and it appears that you are the lone athlete on that stretch. The trail is lined on either side …
The recently concluded Olympics demonstrated yet again an all-familiar concept. Being the first or having first dibs at anything positive is something most people strive for. Everyone wants to be in first place in class, competitions, and in other comparative rankings. Most seek to be unequaled in their skills, top-rated …