Have you ever prayed about something for years and received seemingly no results, but because it’s now part of your daily rhythm, you still utter the words? Your heart has grown numb to the request, but your mind still goes through the motions?
Eventually, that numbness moves into other areas of your spiritual life, and it feels dry altogether?
Well, there’s good news! God is still in the business of reviving hearts and lives!
Do you find it easy or challenging to make decisions? What’s your normal plan in making a difficult choice? Do you make it on the spot, ponder the outcomes for a time, follow a friend or two’s advice, see what the popular trend is, or a mix of these?
Upon asking the Lord for refreshed eyes and heart to understand the deeper truths of His divine conception, I am marveling at the Lord’s work in humble people. His direction this year in studying the Christmas story has highlighted the sacrifice and reward of being a follower of Jesus, no matter the cost.
This first takes you and me to the incredible story of Joseph, Mary’s betrothed, in Matthew 1
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What a fantastic first half of the year it has been! Here are some exciting updates of what’s been happening, what we’re up to presently, and what’s to come…
Ah! The freshness of spring. The birds are beginning to return and the morning is filled with the sounds of their chirping. Bunnies are popping up everywhere along with the spring flowers. The grass is turning green and the trees are budding. Life is returning after the dreary cold.
A tragedy struck our community on Wednesday, March 15. An 18-year-old young man died in a workplace accident. He was in his grade twelve year at our local Christian high-school; part of the first graduating class for this secondary school that started four years ago.
A tragedy struck our community on Wednesday, March 15. An 18-year-old young man died in a workplace accident. He was in his grade twelve year at our local Christian high-school; part of the first graduating class for this secondary school that started four years ago.
Many questions arise in our hearts when tragedy strikes. How could a loving God let this happen? Why did he die so young? He had a whole future ahead of him. What can I do to help?
Tragedy can feel crushing. But remember, there’s always hope! There are things we can do to help in these deep times of need.
Our gas tank habits can be a very close resemblance to how we manage our bank accounts. We may get to the grocery store with a hope that there is enough in the bank account to cover our purchase. Alternatively, we may know exactly how much is in our bank account at any given moment but we don’t know if we have enough to cover our expenses until the next pay day. Maybe we know we have enough for our regular life but what happens if an emergency arises?
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I would like to take a moment and thank each one of you for an excellent year. It’s been a blessing to write what I feel the Lord has guided me to share this past year with you. I’ve appreciated all of your encouragement and prayers….