Joni Eareckson Tada

2013/10/23 – Devotional

The Lens of Faith “Though he brings grief, he will show compassion, so great is his unfailing love. For he does not willingly bring affliction or grief to the children of men.” Lamentations 3:32-33. When my paralyzing accident happened, I know the Lord took no pleasure in it. I believe it pained His heart to …Continue reading

Oct

2013/09/17 – Devotional

THE COTTON FARMER “Consider how the lilies grow.” (Luke 12:27) Not just the lilies, but a few other flowering things. Like cotton. Seeing a cotton field ready for picking gives new meaning to the phrase “white unto harvest.” But a lot of carefully planned work goes into the crop before it reaches that stage-it’s true …Continue reading

Sep

Don’t Settle For Less

DON’T SETTLE FOR LESS Mike Cunningham August 18, 2013 As soon as Mac and big and little Jen were seated around the large oval table, the pastor opened the Bible study with a word of prayer. Then the group sang a hymn which was followed by a time during which they each offered their thanks …Continue reading

Aug

2013/06/26 – Devotional

You [God] have set mankind so brief a span of life-months is all you give him! Not one bit longer may he live. –Job 14:5 TLB I am a banana expert. I know exactly when a banana is too green, and I also know ‘just the right time’ when it’s ready to be peeled. Who …Continue reading

Jun

The Devil’s Most Powerful Weapons pt III

Its great being back amongst you folks because you are SOME of the people God has led me to. The reason being is that He wanted me to love and protect you as a shepherd does sheep. During this latest period of being in the dreaded “Furnace of Affliction” I’ve had lots of time to …Continue reading