“For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life.” John 3:16 In 2002 my mom was diagnosed with breast cancer. She went through treatment and “beat” it. Then in either late 2005...
Even now,” declares the Lord, “return to me with all your heart, with fasting and weeping and mourning.” Rend your heart and not your garments. Return to the Lord your God, for he is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and abounding in love, and he relents from sending...
“Now as they went on their way, Jesus entered a village. And a woman named Martha welcomed him into her house. And she had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord's feet and listened to his teaching. But Martha was distracted with much serving. And she went up to him and said...
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11 My parents had to move to Houston, Texas temporarily a few years ago to further treatment for my Father’s...
“But those who trust in the Lord for help will find their strength renewed. They will rise on wings like eagles; they will run and not get weary; they will walk and not grow weak.” Isaiah 40:31 My relationship with eagles started in 1987. This was the year that my...
“I know that you can do all things; no purpose of yours can be thwarted. You asked, ‘Who is this that obscures my plans without knowledge?’ Job 42.2-3 As I reflect on the past twelve months, I find how God has truly blessed me, and how everything happens at his pace; according...
“Now, who will want to harm you if you are eager to do good? But even if you suffer for doing what is right, God will reward you for it. So don’t worry or be afraid of their threats. Instead, you must worship Christ as the Lord of your life. And if someone asks about your hope as a...