Patience

Dear Friends Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain. I Corinthians 15:58 This is one of my favorite verses. It helps me keep a long-term perspective. If...

Pleasing God

“Now the God of peace… equip you with everything good that you may do His will, working in us that which is pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.” Hebrews 13:20, 21   Dear Friends, My actions matter to God....

A Surrendered Life

I recently listened to the testimony of some men who served on a church mission trip to Russia. (It is always encouraging to hear what God is doing!)    Their testimony led me to question: “Why doesn’t God show up in our daily routine as He seems to do on mission...

How Firm our Foundation

Dear Friends, Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope. There are times in your life when you have to go back to the foundations of your faith.  It is usually in times of...