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?
Can An Ant Move A Rubber Tree Plant?
Maybe a better question is "Can a man move a mountain?" This has been my question in prayer. Oh, I'm very familiar with the scripture that says that we can move mountains if we only have the faith the size of a grain of mustard seed. I think we all walk in certain areas with … Continue reading Can An Ant Move A Rubber Tree Plant?
Indescribable
A few months ago, a friend gave me a couple DVD's from the Passion Talk Series. This is a teaching series based on songs from Sixstep Records artist Chris Tomlin. I watched them when I got them and I have watched them since. Today, I felt compelled to watch one called Indescribable which is based … Continue reading Indescribable
Brokenhearted
I was sitting in my prayer room tonight. Something I love to do late at night, or actually early in the morning. There is a quietness and stillness when all around me have gone to sleep. There is a place here where no masks have to be put on; no pretensions have to be given; … Continue reading Brokenhearted
God Takes Care Of His Own
While praying this morning, God spoke something to me. He said to watch how He operates. I wasn't asking Him for anything so I really didn't know what to expect. I thanked Him just for being able to hear His voice and knew He would show me whatever He wanted whenever He wanted. I am … Continue reading God Takes Care Of His Own
The Father Heart of God by John Dawson
MY NOTES: With Father's Day this Sunday, I wanted to give you something that would touch you whether you were a father or not. This is one of the most powerful stories on the Father Heart of God that I have ever read. I found this many years ago and it never ceases to touch … Continue reading The Father Heart of God by John Dawson
A Thorn In The Flesh
Keeping everyone updated on my recent ordeal with a kidney stone...I ended up in the hospital again this past week with severe pain. The doctor decided to keep me there and remove the stone the next day. After a grueling week including a stay in the hospital, surgery, recovery time at my mom's, and all … Continue reading A Thorn In The Flesh
He Still Moves Stones
So here I am in a challenge of faith. I was in the hospital the other day because of what I found out later to be a rather large kidney stone. For those of you who have never had the blissful experience of passing a stone, you should be praising God that you have never … Continue reading He Still Moves Stones
What Brought You Here?
So it's Memorial Day Weekend...the first official holiday of the summer. Americans are gearing up for cookouts and drinking parties to celebrate. I'm sure many are just looking to enjoy the day off and spending some time with friends and family. I'm one to enjoy a nice day off like every other working person. I … Continue reading What Brought You Here?
The Balm of Gilead 