Tag Archives: Abiding in Christ

A Powerful Promise from God

He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High Will abide in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say to the Lord, “My refuge and my fortress, My God, in whom I trust!” For it is He who delivers you from the snare of the trapper And from the deadly pestilence. He willContinue reading “A Powerful Promise from God”

One Body with Many Parts

The body of Christ is necessary as there are many parts. Have you ever srubbed your toe or finger? Or sprained an ankle or foot? It can hurt and takes time to heal. The key to healing is nurturing it properly. This is why it is important to value each others roles, even the lessContinue reading “One Body with Many Parts”

Give Me Oil in My Lamp

You, Lord, keep my lamp burning; my God turns my darkness into light.Psalms 18:28 NIV Stress can cause us to eventually become burned out. You may be juggling too many things in your life such as too much multi-tasking at work or home doing long hours or even wearing too many hats and never learningContinue reading “Give Me Oil in My Lamp”

Drink From The Well

Summer is now in full swing and it can be easy to fall into the trap of foolish temptations and spiritual drought. This is a good reason not to drop your guard but to have a devotional time with God. This is important because just going to church or worship once a week just doesn’tContinue reading “Drink From The Well”

CONFLICTING CURRENTS

Have you ever gone swimming in the ocean or a large river only to get trapped in a current or undertow? How could this be? You’re saying to yourself”, Everything appeared to be calm”! All of a sudden, a whirlpool or riptide sucks you under water and you begin to panic because you are nearlyContinue reading “CONFLICTING CURRENTS”

Quietness and Rest

In Quietness and Rest You Will Find Refreshing in 2025 The New Year usually starts off with a bang and the busyness doesn’t seem to want to slow down. Yet in the stillness of the winter months this can be a good time to slow down and perhaps hibernate a bit. What do I meanContinue reading “Quietness and Rest”

Slow down You’re Moving Too Fast

I’m sure you thought of that song ‘slow down your movin to fast’ as you saw the title. Wow we are winding down the stretch and into the holiday season soon. Why does everybody seem to be in a rush? I was driving this week on route 495 and some people were 80 to100 mph.TheContinue reading “Slow down You’re Moving Too Fast”

Pruning Season

I was trimming and pruning some bushes and shrubs along this long fence a few weeks ago because they continue to grow more and become stronger each time they are cut every year. One year in Florida while on break in the summer I pruned the branches of an orchard of orange trees. It wasContinue reading “Pruning Season”