Posts tagged “Trust”
Look back
When my eldest daughter popped into this world, everything was different. Marriage was different. Work was different. Sleep was WAY different. Life was different….
The eternal value of prayer
Years ago I heard about a small church in Texas. Forty of its members fought in WWII. With the men of the congregation gone,…
Super seniors: Abraham
The older I get, the more “senior moments” I have. You know what those are, don’t you? Where you try to pull up a…
Because God said so
“Because I said so.” Were you ever on the receiving end of that statement as a kid? Your dad asked you to do something,…
Hope for America
We’re nearly halfway through the year 2020, and what a year it’s been! We’re still dealing with huge implications of a global pandemic that’s…
You’ve got God’s phone number
Last year J. J. Watt, an NFL football player, made news when he gave out his phone number and invited people to connect with…
Trust the catcher
Circus performers describe a very special relationship between trapeze artists. One of the performers releases from his trapeze, leaving it behind. He twists up…
Not the same
Since 2013, I’ve worked as an elderly companion. While caring for my first client, I met a lively British lady who lived through WWII….
Honoring the slain
How would you describe Memorial Day? Somber? Contemplative? Celebratory? All three? Days like Memorial Day are important days where we take time to remember…
Hope From Israel: Trust God’s Plans
Pastor Mike spent a week in Israel right before the COVID-19 pandemic. Watch the entire series from this past week, as we kick off the first of Pastor Mike’s devotions from Israel, focusing on how we can trust God, his plans, and his promises despite the uncertainties of our world.
Hope From Israel: Trust What You Can’t See
God never claims that his plans or purposes will make sense to you. So what should you do when you’re uncertain? Pastor Mike spent a week in Israel right before the COVID-19 pandemic. We kick off his Israel devotions this week, as we look at how we can trust God even when we don’t understand what’s going on.
The Lord will fight for you
The player on the bench couldn’t believe the ref’s call. In the universal gesture of “Are you kidding me?” he raised both arms and…