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
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ALIVE!!!!!!
Friends, This is a call to all the dead and disappointed The ones who feel like they are done. This is a word to all the ones who feel forgotten you are not We're alive, alive, alive, and we're SINGING!!!! Whatever is holding you back...disappointment, fear, dispair, abandonment, hurt, grief, whatever....you are not forgotten. You … Continue reading ALIVE!!!!!!
Personality Is Not Permanent
The following is a post made by my friend, co-worker, and minister of the Gospel...Brandon. You can find a link to his blog on the right. My purpose of sharing this is because it speaks of something I have been saying for years....and that is that you may have certain personality traits or even physical … Continue reading Personality Is Not Permanent
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
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
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