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  • Trust God

    Jeremiah 17:7–8 (ESV) “Blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD, whose trust is the LORD.He is like a tree planted by water, that sends out its roots by the stream,and does not fear when heat comes, for its leaves remain green,and is not anxious in the year of drought, for it does not…

  • Hold On

    Just A Little Bit Longer “I am coming soon. So hold firmly to what you have, and no one will take away the crown you will be given as your reward” Revelation 3:11 (CEV). The Lord encourages us to hold on. Hold to what we’ve been taught is right. The Holy Scriptures instruct, teach, and…

  • The God on the Mountain is Still God in the Valley

    “On a good day, enjoy yourself; On a bad day, examine your conscience. God arranges for both kinds of days so that we won’t take anything for granted.” Ecclesiastes 7:14 (MSG) There is a song titled “God on the Mountain”. 1 “For the God on the mountain is still God in the valleyWhen things go…

  • God is in the Waiting

    God is in the Waiting I’ll be the first to admit I don’t like waiting. Initially, if it looks like a short wait, that’s alright, but as time progresses and nothing happens, my patience runs thin. There are numerous places where we can learn the art of waiting. Airports, restaurants, bus stops, amusement park rides,…

  • In God’s Time

    In God’s Time “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world, you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” John 16:33 NIV In the 16th chapter of the book of John, Jesus shares with His disciples about His soon-coming death. He explains that they cannot…

  • The ABCs of the Character of God

    The ABCs of the Character of God “Train up a child in the way he should go,And when he is old, he will not depart from it.” Proverbs 22:6 (NKJV) Father’s Day is only a week away, but it’s never too early to remind our children (and ourselves) of God’s character. Check out traits of…

  • Please and Thank You

    Please and Thank You Philippians 4:6 “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God”  Good Manners We are a Barney and Friends1 family. My daughter Stephanie has been a fan of the purple dinosaur for thirty-three (33) years. One of Barney’s songs…

  • When God Says, “Wait”.

    When God Says, “Wait”. Technology is both a blessing and a challenge. Microwave ovens became affordable for residential use in the late 1970s, and cell phones became popular in the 1990s and early 2000s. Even as a Baby Boomer, I remember our family enjoying instant mashed potatoes during our evening meal. ATMs and fast-food drive-in…

  • Just in Time

    Just in time God does not keep time as we do. He always existed and has no end. Jesus said in Revelation 22:13 (KJV) “I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, the first and the last.” Our Distractions vs His Peace Let’s face it. A large majority of our lives will have…

  • Surrender

    Surrender Last week Kevin and I were honored to welcome my niece Angela and her husband Marcus into our new home during their visit to Baltimore. A couple of nights ago, I was sitting in our living room, sharing some personal struggles regarding our family finances and those of the pantry. We are blessed with…