Journaling to Hear God

When I began journaling, almost a year ago now, it was for the purpose of recording God’s Word to me during a stormy period in my life, not to mention that Storm Sandy was also making havoc on the North East Coast.  Out of nothing else to do at that time, I needed a diversion; …

Victory through praise

Often times it is we who hinder God’s solution to our problems through disobedience to God and unbelief.   So what then can we do to release God’s power over our circumstances?   Merlin Carothers is a well know Christian author who has written numerous books on praise.  He shared in his book “Prison to Praise” …

Prayer of David

God knows us intimately.  He knows our deepest desires and thoughts.  He knows our concerns and fears.  The other day I was reading Psalm 25.  It was timely for me, because I needed to trust in God for something.  Then during Sunday worship service at my church, I felt God speak to my heart.   “Bill, …

Better is sorrow than laughter

In Ecclesiastes 7:3, it says “Better is sorrow than laughter, For by the sadness of the face the heart becometh better.” (Youngs Literal Translation).  The New American Standard Bible says “Sorrow is better than laughter, For when a face is sad a heart may be happy”. I don’t believe that Solomon was saying that laughter …

What if prayers for healing are not answered with a “yes”?

The Story of Zac Smith This is the touching story of Zac Smith who served God for a majority of his life. After being diagnosed with cancer, he was confused and thought he was being punished. Turning to Jesus, his confusion changed to hope and confidence that God had a plan. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eOfb5A-i1oc&w=560&h=315]