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
Encouragement
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
I Have To Believe
After all these years, you would think it would be easy to trust in the Creator, the Messiah, the Lover of your soul, but even in dark times and times of uncertainty we must still hold our heads up and declare I STILL BELIEVE!!! Several weeks ago I told a friend that I was in … Continue reading I Have To Believe
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
An Ice Cream Cone And A Prayer
So, today hasn't been the best of days. Emotionally, I feel drained and physically I feel defeated. Not a good testimony for someone in a "word of faith" environment. Heck, if I were me...and I am...I wouldn't want to be around me. So what's a guy to do? Of course, call your closest friends who … Continue reading An Ice Cream Cone And A Prayer
In A Fog
While driving to work the other morning, I observed a fog that had settled into the valley. I pulled over to view how this fog had settled in the valley and on the tops of the mountain ridges on either side, it was totally clear and beautiful. While taking in the wonders of the world … Continue reading In A Fog
Let Your Light Shine
With Christmas over, many will be quick to take down the tree and pull down the lights. This is a little video from the Skit Guys that I found that encourages us to still let our light shine. Let your light shine so that others may see your good works and glorify our Father in … Continue reading Let Your Light Shine
Overcoming Holiday Sadness and Depression
Every year, millions of people experience some type of the holiday woes. While some describe it as depression, many actually experience sadness. Not to diminish the feelings at all, since any time someone experiences sadness, there is a potential for them to sink deeper inside until depression takes over. Let's look at what both of … Continue reading Overcoming Holiday Sadness and Depression
Are You Ready?
So the Christmas holiday is well upon us. Christmas music is flowing. Cookies are baking. Decorations are hanging. Presents are being snatched up by the buggy-full. So are you ready? I'm not asking if you are ready for December 25th. What I want to know is, Are you ready to tell others why you … Continue reading Are You Ready?
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