It will only hurt a little
Anyone who has been to the dentist has probably heard these or similar words. The dentist is about to crank open your mouth, stick a needle or 5 into your gums, in preparation for drilling,…
Anyone who has been to the dentist has probably heard these or similar words. The dentist is about to crank open your mouth, stick a needle or 5 into your gums, in preparation for drilling,…
A Psalm of David, for times of trouble: Hear my cry, O God, listen to my prayer; from the end of the earth I call to you when my heart is faint. Lead me to…
I had the pleasure of bringing our kids to school this morning, as Lynn had to go to work early. On the way there I asked the kids what to do when other kids are…
Does it wound my heart to offend God? This question came to me after reading a prayer out of the book The Valley of Vision. This book is a collection of puritan prayers, which challenge…
Psalm 62 keeps coming up in my devotion time. It is a song of confidence in God’s ability to rescue and protect when God’s people were facing oppression. Instead of trusting in wealth and power…
I read an excellent article recently on the Desiring God website that starts with this statement: “Actions speak louder than words — but desires speak loudest.” I have found this to be true in my…
Don’t dream big dreams of power and influence for the future if you can’t do the small things you are responsible for at the present. I got this idea from The Hobbit, when Gandalf explains…
C.H. Spurgeon reminds Christians of their victory. It is a sweet victory. He has conquered every foe that obstructed the way. Cheer up now you faint-hearted warrior. Not only has Christ travelled the road, but…
For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope. (Jeremiah 29:11, ESV) The context of this verse is that God…
Today we celebrate Good Friday. This is the day we remember the death of our Saviour, Jesus Christ. He was beaten, whipped, ridiculed and shamed in a way that none of us can imagine. Yet,…
Today is Maundy Thursday. This is a day I never observed growing up that I can remember. But I have come to realize over the last couple years just how powerful it is to think…
The love of God is not demonstrated only when we experience material blessing. The female slaves in the sex trade thanking God for strength to live one more day are able to be as grateful…