I was reading this the other day. A friend of mine posted it on Facebook and I thought it merited repeating. It's by Brennan Manning from his book, The Ragamuffin Gospel: Good News for the Bedraggled, Beat-Up, and Burnt Out. Brennan has a unique way of showing grace and God's heart and reason for showing … Continue reading Good News For Your Day…And For Eternity
Forgiveness
Whole And Holy
Long before he laid down earth's foundations, he had us in mind, had settled on us as the focus of his love, to be made whole and holy by his love. Ephesians 1:4 MSG Throughout the Balm of Gilead, it has been my desire to present to you Jesus, the only One who can make … Continue reading Whole And Holy
From Obedience To Intimacy
It seems that God has interrupted my journey to teach me a few things. Will you allow me a few moments to interrupt your journey? Will you take a couple minutes from your busy travels to sit down and let me wash your feet? Will you spend some time relaxing with me a the table … Continue reading From Obedience To Intimacy
We Remember
Of course, on this tenth anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, we look back and remember those tragic events. I wonder if that was the feeling of those who were around during the attacks on Pearl Harbor? If we had the technology then that we have today, I'm sure we would still be seeing those pictures … Continue reading We Remember
Baggage
Do you feel like you are constantly under a weight? Are you tired from carrying around your past? Please take 10 minutes to watch this and remember the words of Jesus... "Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you'll recover your life. I'll show you … Continue reading Baggage
Hope For A Tree
First of all, welcome back to The Balm of Gilead. Things are changing and God is working...in my life and I pray in yours also. I can't explain it all, but I haven't felt like this in a long time. I see hurting people in a new light and with new hope. I see people … Continue reading Hope For A Tree
It’s About the Cross
There is such a plethora of Christmas music. From fun music to traditional and everything in between, there is something for everyone and it all tells the Good News of the greatest story ever told...that a virgin would conceive and bear a son and call His name Jesus, for He shall save the world from … Continue reading It’s About the Cross
Are You Scared?
Friday the 13th...how did we get to fear a simple calculated time on the calendar? According to Wikipedia, the fear of Friday the 13th is called friggatriskaidekaphobia......say that 3 times real quick. The term is relatively recent. The earliest known documented reference of this superstition occurs in an 1869 biography. There are many other superstitions … Continue reading Are You Scared?
What’s In Your Suitcase?
Have you ever went to fly on a jet and had to have your baggage inspected? I have. Before they inspect it, they ask some questions which usually includes asking whether or not I packed the bag. I've never heard of anyone saying no unless it was their wife. I ran across an old song … Continue reading What’s In Your Suitcase?
The Devil Made Me Do It
Have you ever said, "The devil made me do it"? I would venture to sat that many have said that....or maybe thought it. It's always so easy to blame the devil for our mistakes. The blame game even goes back to the beginning of humanity. Adam and Eve ate from the tree. When God confronted … Continue reading The Devil Made Me Do It
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