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Flash Flood of the Spirit Like the rising flood waters of Noah’s time, water rises again and again as a prominent character in the epic biblical tale. The Role of Water In the beginning, the Spirit of God hovered over the waters, the water teemed with living creatures, streams came and watered the ground and […]
Trees are the Answer? A true story was told concerning a bold venture to grow the strongest possible trees, which would then be made available for purchase. The saplings were planted inside a large, domed stadium to protect this young forest from inclement weather. In fact, these trees received every possible nourishment and protection, and […]
I can’t control my mouth. I’m a cynic. I’m an addict. I’m a victim. I’m fearful. I can’t change. These statements may echo our experiences, but if we allow our experiences and brokenness to define us, then we shut out the possibility that we can be restored to the glorious image of our Creator. The First […]
Pray for Teeth and Talent When my oldest child was eleven, we noticed she had developed a small cavity in a baby tooth, perhaps the result of a brief but thorough period of sugar banditry from the pantry. As this was a baby tooth and causing no discomfort, the dentist advised that we take no measures […]
From Pain to Wisdom to Hope We also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance; and perseverance, character; and character, hope. Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us. Romans 5:3-5 Pain Pain is the high price of wisdom, but even after purchase, we can accidentally leave it on the shelf. […]