The Fumble

Ever had that “uh-oh†moment, that sinking feeling? We all make mistakes, and sometimes those mistakes lose games, so to speak. In our minds and hearts, we often know what the right thing to do is because God speaks to us through our minds and hearts; but sometimes, our stubbornness, self-sufficiency, and self-reliance get in …

My Way or God’s Way

When you feel stressed or encounter difficulties, do you let those stresses and difficulties alert you to your need for God, or are you quick to solve them yourself? One Saturday morning during a Pause Ministry men’s meeting and breakfast, a title on the book shelf caught my eye. It was “The Complete Do-It-Yourself Manualâ€. …

The Power of Words

“In the beginning was the Word …†(John 1:1). “The plainest reason why the Son of God is called the Word, seems to be, that as our words explain our minds to others, so was the Son of God sent in order to reveal his Father’s mind to the world.†(Matthew Henry’s Commentary). Every transaction …

Faith Small as a Mustard Seed

Did you ever pray like this?  “Nothing is impossible for you God, BUT …..” I will be the first one to admit that my faith is somewhat of a see-saw at times, going back and forth between my small faith and my little faith (yes there is a difference; I will explain herein).  Some days …

A light in every storm

In the picture shown, the sun has gone down and it is dark and snowing outside, and through the trees a church with its steeple is lit.  God is calling; God is beckoning us to come in.  Do we accept God’s invitation to come in out of the cold and into His presence, or do …