In the past four days, God has reminded me several times that He always keeps His promises. The first reminder came last weekend as I researched for a First 5 assignment. refers to Abraham believing God’s promise to make him the father of countless descendants. Humanly speaking, this was an impossibility. He and his… [ read more ]
Posts Tagged: 1 John
Love in Action
God showed how much he loved us by sending his only Son into the world so that we might have eternal life through him. (NLT) We feel good when our spouse or kids or grandkids tell us that they love us. We feel even better when their actions convey their sentiments, right? They could… [ read more ]
3 Verses to Calm Fear
A dear girlfriend in Poland sends me Bible references a couple times each week. They’re always exactly what I need at the time. Don’t you love it when God directs things like that? This week she sent these: – “Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. Do not be dismayed, for… [ read more ]
Showing Love in “Shallow” Ways
I’m back home after spending two weeks in Romania. Amazing weeks, they were, with a team of five other women ages 16 thru 74. Partnering with three projects gave us opportunity to be involved in a variety of ministries. Everyone served enthusiastically and loved each other well. Each morning began with team devotions, and… [ read more ]
What Does True Love Look Like?
A group of kids were asked to explain love. Here’s what they said: “When my grandmother got arthritis, she couldn’t bend over and paint her toenails anymore. So my grandfather does it for her all the time, even when his hands got arthritis too. That’s love.” “Love is when my mommy makes coffee for… [ read more ]
What do Recycled Furniture and Faith Have in Common?
Moving into a larger house last month has meant finding furnishings to help fill it. Buying new stuff costs more money than I have or care to spend so I’ve visited thrift stores and garage sales. This weekend I found a solid oak TV stand—a custom-built corner unit with a swivel on the… [ read more ]
Ideas for Christmas Gift-Giving
Last week a news broadcaster said the average Canadian spends about $860 on Christmas gifts. Don’t you think it would be interesting to know what that money buys? No doubt some purchases are needed items. Some are simply nice to have. But others? Consider the contents of a 63-page catalogue that arrived in my mailbox… [ read more ]
A Practical Lesson in Trust
The word trust has captured my attention in the past week. It first appeared in – “We know how much God loves us, and we have put our trust in his love.” Then it showed up in – “Fearing people is a dangerous trap, but trusting the Lord means safety.” It stepped into my path… [ read more ]
A Loving Daddy
A most amazing thing happened to me yesterday. It began in the morning as I prepared for the last session of a women’s retreat where I was the speaker. Suddenly one word popped into my mind: Daddy. I sensed instantly that God had spoken, but what was He trying to tell me? He couldn’t be… [ read more ]
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