I had the extreme pleasure of helping out some friends tonight. They help out with a ministry called Shoes For Orphaned Souls which collects new shoes from all over the U.S. and distributes them to orphanages all over the world. I won't embarrass them by telling you how many shoes they collect to send in, … Continue reading What About Me?
Month: July 2009
A Song Is Born
As I mentioned in a previous post, I love Christian music. It soothes the savage beast. It calms the spirit. It drives away the darkness. It puts a smile on your face and a dance in your feet. Sometimes a song can turn a bad day around. And it can be contagious too. One good … Continue reading A Song Is Born
Ever Play The Shell Game?
I know it may seem weird, but I get these pictures in my mind while praying. God knows how to get my attention. The same picture or method may not work the same for you as it does for me. So I'm praying and this picture of the shell game comes before me. Remember the … Continue reading Ever Play The Shell Game?
Free To Be Me
I love Christian music. From a very early age, I found the Good News through music. Maybe that's why I enjoy Christian radio so much and the ministry at He's Alive Radio. I know the power of the Gospel can be communicated through music and it's often music that gets our attention before other things. … Continue reading Free To Be Me
Things, They Are A Happening!
First of all, I want to thank every reader and every person who has commented on The Balm of Gilead. People are finding this blog from sources that I've never heard of. I believe God is using TBOG to touch and encourage believers and offer hope to those who are searching. Each post is a … Continue reading Things, They Are A Happening!
Scabs-R-Us
While praying about some specific things today, I believe I saw something in the the Spirit that I wanted to share with the readers of the Balm of Gilead. As you are reading, my prayer is that Holy Spirit will illuminate some things within your heart that you need to take care of. I believe … Continue reading Scabs-R-Us
Frere Jacques…..Are You Sleeping?
Remember this song from when you were growing up? For some reason, I was thinking about it this morning when I woke up. This reminded me of the importance of getting a good night's sleep. I'm one to talk though. I very seldom go to sleep before 2 AM and I'm usually up around 6:30 … Continue reading Frere Jacques…..Are You Sleeping?
Take Two (And Only Two) And Call Me In The Morning
I was reading an article about the future and alteration of some well know drugs. It seems that 500 mg's of Tylenol is too much. Plus the future of Percocet and a couple others may be in doubt due to their combination of narcotics and acetaminophen. While I have taken both, I am really not … Continue reading Take Two (And Only Two) And Call Me In The Morning
A Friend Is A Friend Indeed
While reading a scripture out of the Book of Job, I came across a passage where he is lamenting over things lost. In verse 14 of chapter 19 he says that his relatives have failed him and his intimate friends have forgotten him. I'm sure each of us has felt like you were totally alone … Continue reading A Friend Is A Friend Indeed
Walking, Leaping, And Praising….Oh My!
During Bible study the other night, we were studying the 3rd chapter of the Book of Acts. It's amazing how you can see things when you just open your eyes. We were reading about a man who sat sick at the Gate called Beautiful. Physically, this man had been sitting there and begging for years. … Continue reading Walking, Leaping, And Praising….Oh My!
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