PHOTO PROMPT © Jennifer Pendergast “Welcome back, Freddy.” “Thanks, Tucker.” “The table looks wonderful, Sally.” “Thank you, Maribelle.” “How was England, Freddy?” “Pleasant.” “Happy to have your son home again, Sally?” “I’m over the moon, Tucker.” “What lovely flowers, Sally.” “Thank you, Annamae. Hester picked them.” “Hester?” “The Johnsons’ former house slave.” “Speaking of the …
Forgiven Debts
Then He said to her, “Your sins are forgiven” - Luke 7:48 Jesus was invited to have dinner with a Pharisee named Simon. When they sat down to eat, a woman in the city who was a sinner, went to Simon's house when she knew that Jesus was there. She brought an alabaster flask of fragrant …
Fear and Wisdom
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom - Psalm 111:10 What does it mean to "fear" the Lord? Does it mean to be terrified of Him? No. It means to be in reverence of Him (to have and show the utmost respect) and who wouldn't be once they come to know Him? The psalmist actually gives us some …
When Overwhelmed, Seek God
I cried out to God with my voice—To God with my voice; And He gave ear to me. In the day of my trouble I sought the Lord - Psalm 77:1, 2 Sometimes God allows trials in our lives, but don't be discouraged. It's always for a good reason. It could be Him trying to …
Parveen’s Story
Photo by Darina Belonogova on Pexels.com My name is Parveen. I'm a young Christian woman living in India. Last week Sunday while other believers and I were worshipping in our church, a mob of people barged in and began shouting Hindu slogans. I wasn't afraid but very angry that they dared to come into a …
Comforting Others
Blessed be God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort those who are in any trouble by the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God – 2 Corinthians 1:3, …
Ever Present
But You, O LORD, are a shield for me, My glory and the One who lifts up my head. I cried to the LORD with my voice, And He heard me from His holy hill – Psalm 3:3, 4 How has God manifested Himself during those tough times you encounter? Does He comfort you through …
Knowing God’s Will
Therefore do not be unwise, but understand what the will of the Lord is. - Ephesians 5:17, NKJV How do you know what God's will is for your life? The best way to find out is to read His Word. God speaks to us through the Scriptures. My favorite verse is Jeremiah 29:11 which says, "For I know …
The Lord’s Promises
The Lord's promises are pure, like silver refined in a furnace, purified seven times over (Psalm 12:6) I can always count on the Lord to keep His promises. When I was looking for a church, He promised that He would help me to find one. And He did. He had promised to take care of …
Stand Firm
Overhead the clouds are gathering with threat of a storm. They spread across the sky. When the they are full, they will pour out the rain upon the earth. Many of us like these kinds of storms. We like to watch the spectacular display of God's majesty as the lightning flashes and the thunder crashes. …
Notes to Women 