Yesterday, while stopping at the market to pick up a few items and seeing the frantic pace of people trying to get everything they needed for a snowstorm that is expected to come, I began to hear the words of the song His Eye Is On The Sparrow. The first verse came to me: Why … Continue reading His Eye Is On The Sparrow
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Pure Dumb Luck
I don't know if you've heard of the Election Asteriod yet, but I heard about it and it intriqued me. It seems there is an asteroid heading for Earth that will come close to us around election day. According to scientists, this asteroid is about 7 feet long and will "shave" Earth quite closely compared … Continue reading Pure Dumb Luck
When Nothing Else Could Help
Have you ever been at the end of your rope? Ever get to the place where nothing seems to be working. Many of you have....but God! Gospel music in it many forms speaks so much to me. As David's harp soothed the soul of King Saul, so music can minister to us. Sometimes it's … Continue reading When Nothing Else Could Help
Hope
Friends, hear this....whether you have hope or not, God has hope enough for you. When Jesus, the resurrection and the life speaks, He can bring hope into a breathless situation.
Where There’s Smoke There’s Fire
This evening as I was stepping outside, I smelled the unmistakable scent of someone burning a wood fire. It's amazing how scents can bring back vivid memories of many years gone by. I remember my dad building a fire and many times making the house so warm that I would have to open up windows … Continue reading Where There’s Smoke There’s Fire
Hope For Your Situation
The following is the personal testimony of Norm Miller, head of Interstate Batteries. What you will find is a man who doesn't judge you for what you're doing but instead offers hope that you can break the destructive patterns in your life. Feel free to visit them at Interstate Batteries Mr Miller also supports I … Continue reading Hope For Your Situation
Sanctity of Life Sunday 2012
This coming Sunday is Sanctity of Life Sunday. It's purpose is not only to raise awareness but to also offer hope to a vital need within each of our communities. I have been connected with a fantastic group of friends in Morgantown, WV who work diligently every day to not only rescue babies from abortion, … Continue reading Sanctity of Life Sunday 2012
Satan’s Tricks
The following is a poem written by a dear lady and prayer warrior. For many years, she has been encouraging others through her words of wisdom, compassion, and truth. Her name is Beulah Kitzmiller and her son Rusty has also been a wonderful friend for many years now. Rusty, who is the Development Director at … Continue reading Satan’s Tricks
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
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
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