to comfort all who mourn, and provide for those who grieve in Zion—to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning, and a garment of praiseinstead of a spirit of despair – Isaiah 6:2, 3, NIV When I read this scripture verse, I think of this other verse, “And… Read More Beauty For Ashes
“What do you have against Chuck?” Annie demanded. “So what if he drives a truck instead of a fancy car like Arthur?” “Arthur’s a decent young man,” her mother informed her. “And Chuck isn’t?” Annie retorted. “Your father and I don’t think he’s suitable.” “Why not?” “How’s he going to provide for you and the… Read More Annie Sticks to Her Guns
He turns a wilderness into pools of water, And dry land into watersprings. There He makes the hungry dwell, That they may establish a city for a dwelling place, And sow fields and plant vineyards, That they may yield a fruitful harvest – Psalm 107:35-37, NKJV. God will provide you with what you need but… Read More Doing Your Part
After these things the Lord appointed seventy others also, and sent them two by two before His face into every city and place where He Himself was about to go. Then He said to them, “The harvest truly is great, but the laborers are few; therefore pray the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest. Go your way; behold, I send you… Read More The Harvest
In my desperation I prayed, and the Lord listened; he saved me from all my troubles – Psalm 34:6, NKJV I was 13 when my parents married me off to a 36 year old rich Arab man. He was the second man who wanted me to be his wife. The other man was a neighbor… Read More Farida’s Story
As parents and stewards of God, it is our duty to provide for, care for and protect our children. We are to impart wisdom and knowledge to them that will keep them safe and grounded in a world where they will encounter hardships, trials, temptations and challenges. We are to teach, guide, counsel, encourage and… Read More Drinking With Mom
Imagine you are a child and your daily routine is to get up early every morning to go and pick through trash with your mother. You and your family are “untouchables” in your society which means you are treated as outcasts, undesirables. You don’t have many options when it comes to jobs so in order… Read More Asha’s Story
I first heard of the Bridge of Hope program when I became a blogger for the Gospel of Asia Ministry. I have read stories of children whose lives seemed hopeless until they were enrolled in this program where they were given a chance for a better future. They were provided with daily meals, regular medical… Read More Healing and Hope
Thanksgiving has come and gone in Canada and the United States. Many of us enjoyed delicious turkey dinners with our families and reflected on all that we were thankful for. We were thankful that we have shelter, jobs, families and friends. Just recently many people got laid off from their jobs. Those of us who still… Read More Gifts Thankfully Received
James 2:14-17 If a church member were to come to you for help, what would you do? Would you say to him or her, “Don’t worry, God will provide”? What if God sent that person to you? James is telling us that when people come to us for help, we ought to do what we… Read More Faith that Works
Notes to Women 