Have you ever kept praying and praying and didn’t get the answer that you wanted? You start to wonder if God is listening or perhaps saying no. God’s timing is always perfect. We may not understand it, but God’s timing fits into his perfect plan for our lives. Sometimes, when everything is going wrong, we… Continue reading God Always Hears Us
Category: John
Wait With a Smile
Have you ever been so excited and made plans that sounded great, then later you were not sure? Lately, I want to get out of the house and do fun things again. I pray and ask God if these are his plans for me, and I feel a knot in my stomach. Even though I… Continue reading Wait With a Smile
Let Go of Earthly Wrongs
Forgiveness can be a difficult. If God can forgive us, we need to forgive others. Am I the only one that is hard for? I can try and justify not forgiving others. It comes down to the words that Jesus said, if you retain and hold onto the sins of others, God will hold onto… Continue reading Let Go of Earthly Wrongs
Prayer Warriors
There has always been joy and sorrow in the world. Right now, when I scroll through social media I see hurt, anger and pain. Now more than ever, we need to turn to God and pray. There are so many situations that seem insurmountable right now. With God, nothing is too great to overcome. When… Continue reading Prayer Warriors
Every Nation, Tribe, Tongue, and People Will Be Singing God’s Praises Together
We are living in unusual times. Our church opened up yesterday. Of course, it is different. People had to sit at least 6 feet apart, and they had to wear masks, except for the singing. Kids under 10 are not allowed in the sanctuary, so we still have to watch services online. Church is a… Continue reading Every Nation, Tribe, Tongue, and People Will Be Singing God’s Praises Together
We Are Not of the World
The Coronavirus has certainly turned our lives topsy turvy! Even though we are entering Phase 2 on Friday, we are not going back to normal anytime soon, if ever. Today in Virginia, we heard an update on schools and sports for the Fall. Some are on, some are off. Schools plan to practice social distance… Continue reading We Are Not of the World
The Lord Directs Our Hearts
Our school system is unsure how the Fall school year will look. It may be virtual. It may be in person learning, with masks, and social distancing. It may be a combination. We will find out more this week. With the uncertainty of how school will look in the Fall, I have seen a wide… Continue reading The Lord Directs Our Hearts
Miracles Right In Front Of Us
During this quarantine, I have missed going to church. I miss the singing the most. The instruments and songs of praise echo throughout the church. I can feel the Holy Spirit fill my heart with peace, gratitude and joy. It is the best, most satisfying feeling in the world. After I leave church, the songs… Continue reading Miracles Right In Front Of Us
Mighty Wonders
This morning I was feeling disappointed. Life didn’t go the way that I wanted it to yesterday. Does that mean that what I want will never happen? I read the bible this morning, and I read about Daniel and his friends pure faith. Daniel’s friends walked through fire, because they believed in God. They believed… Continue reading Mighty Wonders
The Truth Shall Make You Free
This morning I was thinking about things that I want to change in myself. I wondered if some of the changes were possible. I opened up to the bible and read “The Truth Shall Make You Free”. At first I wondered, if I was being honest with myself. Am I lying to myself? Maybe I… Continue reading The Truth Shall Make You Free
