I've been meaning to post this for a while. Watch this video from the Skit Guys. These guys go from explaining grace to a 5 year old, to a teenager struggling with God's love, and finally to Peter...the one who denied Christ and He still showed him love. Friends, maybe you're having a hard time … Continue reading Grace…Do You Get It?
Forgiveness
All Is Forgiven
Going through some of my favorite CD's from my past, I picked up a disc from artist Michael O'Brien. On this disc is his top hit "What Held You On The Cross." While every song on this project is good, as I was driving down the road, one song stood out to me. All Is … Continue reading All Is Forgiven
And Then There Were Three
OK, so we've gone from the masses to the twelve and for the most part, they are missing the true message of Christ, the Anointed One. Honestly, I don't want to be too critical because I the message can sometimes slip right over my head. Sometimes we get caught into a rut and sometimes it's … Continue reading And Then There Were Three
Have You Had Enough Yet?
If you live where I live, and probably some other places, then you have had your fair share of snow this year. It seems like many places are getting more snow than they expected. Some are getting snow where they seldom see it. In one of the previous posts here at The Balm of Gilead, … Continue reading Have You Had Enough Yet?
Thanksgiving
Today in 1789, President George Washington declared this (a Thursday) to be the first national Thanksgiving Day. It was periodically proclaimed by continuing presidents until in 1863, when President Abraham Lincoln inaugurated the practice of setting aside the fourth Thursday in November as Thanksgiving Day. This has always been a day of thanking God for … Continue reading Thanksgiving
Sticks and Stones
I was looking back at a past blog and was reading about the "Stones That Heal." Even though I don't believe that stones can heal, they sure can hurt. I've been hit by more than one in a childhood fight with my brothers and many left bruise and cuts. Do you remember the old children's … Continue reading Sticks and Stones
Choose Door A Or Door B
It's your choice...be happy or be sad, be glad or be mad, walk through life with a chip on your shoulder or determine to make lemonade or lemon chiffon pie whenever life hands you lemons. You have control over your attitude. I walked into a little convenience store yesterday and Holy Spirit illuminated something to … Continue reading Choose Door A Or Door B
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