“Aunt Margery, Martina and I are so relieved that you’re all right. You’ve had a very nasty fall.” “It’s by the grace of God that I’m still alive.” “How are you feeling now?” “A little sore.” “Can you manage on your own?” “Yes.” “Promise me, you’ll call me if you need anything.” “I promise.” “Martina… Read More Aunt Margery On the Mend
And Caleb said, “He who attacks Kirjath Sepher and takes it, to him I will give Achsah my daughter as wife.” So Othniel the son of Kenaz, the brother of Caleb, took it; and he gave him Achsah his daughter as wife. Now it was so, when she came to him, that she persuaded him to ask her father for… Read More Achsah
It was Monday morning and Joe was on his way to the university. Last night he had slept like a baby. He smiled as he remembered dancing at the nightclub. He still couldn’t believe that he had let Kalisha to talk him into going but then, again she could talk him into anything. After they… Read More Joe Levels with Marianna
“Who cares about Belugas and dreamlifters?” Saideep demanded impatiently. “I thought you were here for an important reason.” “This is an important, Saideep,” his mother protested. “Your father and grandfather are arguing over which is bigger–the Airbus Beluga or the Boeing Dreamlifter.” “Mother, I really don’t have time for this. I’m very busy.” “Too busy… Read More Mother Goes to Saideep
Behind and above Pastor Williams hung a large projection screen with an image of Jesus with the heading, Christmas is About Jesus. “Christmas is not about Santa Claus; it is not about buying and exchanging gifts; it is not about having a big meal with your family. Christmas is about God’s love for mankind. John… Read More Christmas is About Jesus
“If you keep yourself pure, that means you don’t go with anyone, I will marry you.” Ten years ago, I said this to a girl I went to college with who liked me but I was more into the exotic type. And, besides, I was only joking. She didn’t say anything but there was a… Read More The Promise
If you want to know what God wants, the best place to find out is in the Bible. One morning I was reading one of the psalms and God clearly spelled out what He wanted from His people. “O my people, listen as I speak. Here are my charges against you, O Israel: I am… Read More What God Wants
When we are hurt, offended, we should take the matter to God and leave it with Him. He will take care of it as He promised. “I will contend with those who contend with you.” – Psalm 35:1 We are told to let go of the past and old disappointments and hurts. “Do not call… Read More Hurts and Disappointments
2 Peter 3:8-13 This reading brings to mind Abraham. God had promised him that he would have a son and the numbers of stars would be how large his generation would be. Abraham could claim this promise. This promise of a son met Abraham’s nee. He would have an heir. It was in submission to… Read More How to Claim A Promise From God
When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; And through the rivers, they shall not overflow you. When you walk through the fire, you shall not be burned, Nor shall the flame scorch you – Isaiah 43:2 The Christian life is not about the absence of sorrow, suffering, pain and trials but… Read More In the Midst
Notes to Women 