Tag Archives: God’s Love

I Did It My Way!

Pastor’s Note: I wrote this a few years ago for the local newspaper where we lived in Globe, Arizona. It is worth publishing on this blog as I have updated some of the Scriptures references. All in all, it is … Continue reading

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Where I Find God

God is always in my thoughts morning, noon and night; Everywhere I look, His wondrous-works are in my sight. Who can watch a sunrise, see a flower or a tree, And not feel close to Jesus when He gave them … Continue reading

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Weep Over Sin!

“Do you not know that friendship with the world is enmity with God? Whoever therefore wants to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God. Or do you think that the Scripture says in vain, “The … Continue reading

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Who Has Seen The Wind?

Wind is the flow of gases on a large scale. On the surface of the Earth, wind consists of the bulk movement of air. In meteorology, winds are often referred to according to their strength, and the direction from which … Continue reading

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God’s Medicine: Affliction – J.C. Ryle

John Charles Ryle (May 10, 1816 – June 10, 1900) was an evangelical Anglican clergyman and first Bishop of Liverpool. He was renowned for his powerful preaching and extensive tracts. Affliction is one of God’s medicines. By it He often … Continue reading

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For His Will

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They Missed Him

They missed Him. Oh how they missed Him! They were looking for a lion, He came as a Lamb, and they missed Him. They were looking for a warrior, He came as a Peacemaker, and they missed Him. They were … Continue reading

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I Am My Brother’s Keeper ~

“I am My Brother’s Keeper!” ~ I am my brother’s keeper, I help him to understand I encourage him to put his life into God’s hand. I am my sister’s keeper, I help her to see the light I encourage … Continue reading

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Grace & Mercy

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Prayer Against Fear, Doubt & Anxiety

Prayer Against Fear, Doubt & Anxiety Heavenly Father, draw near to us now and hear our prayers. Jesus hear us and intercede for us. Lord, we long to be near you. Lord, we long for the day when you will … Continue reading

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Alternatives – None Good

Numbers 23:6-10, “So he returned to him, and behold, he was standing beside his burnt offering, he and all the leaders of Moab. He took up his discourse and said, “From Aram Balak has brought me, Moab’s king from the … Continue reading

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Love and Fear – Alexander MacLaren

Alexander MacLaren (February 11, 1826 – May 5, 1910) was an English non-conformist minister of Scottish origin. This Scottish preacher was known as the ‘Prince of Expositors’ and “the supreme example of the Protestant expository preacher.” He was born in … Continue reading

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See Him In The Storm

See Him In The Storm When you’re on the sea of life, Waves are raging all around. You know without a miracle, Your ship is going down. Your eyes are on your problems, You’re drifting out to sea. Get your … Continue reading

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I John 3:17-19

1 John 3:17-19, “But whoever has this world’s goods, and sees his brother in need, and shuts up his heart from him, how does the love of God abide in him? My little children, let us not love in word … Continue reading

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Clear Waters

Clear Waters The waters clear as I stand by the river I see the reflection of someone long ago As the storms come in I know I can’t let you go. Rain pours at times in this life you’ve given … Continue reading

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Are you Praying Right?

Originally posted on live4him.ca:
If you made it past the title you are either looking for a solution to unanswered prayer or looking for a fight because the title suggests there is a way to make God answer…

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Keep Me In a Spirit of Prayer

“Father God, I ask that You will send Your forces out to drive back the enemies of Christ that are working in this situation. Your Word says that the adversaries of the Lord shall be broken in pieces; from heaven … Continue reading

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Forgiveness In Return

FORGIVENESS IN RETURN To return good for evil, it is divine It costs you nothing and it takes no time. Forgive one another, just as Jesus forgave you Follow His example in everything you do. To forgive those who hurt … Continue reading

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Victor or Victim?

1 Peter 1:6-9, “In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while, if need be, you have been grieved by various trials, that the genuineness of your faith, being much more precious than gold that perishes, though it … Continue reading

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I John 3:14-16

1 John 3:14-16, “We know that we have passed from death to life, because we love the brethren. He who does not love his brother abides in death. Whoever hates his brother is a murderer, and you know that no … Continue reading

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