An Aficionado of God by Jan Cox There were some things in my life that pulled me away from following God’s plan. As I spoke last week about my positive passions I believe that they are in line with Scripture and the Holy Spirit. I continue to pray that this is so and for God… Continue reading AN AFICIONADO OF GOD
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LOVER OF SOCKS
Lover of Socks by Jan Cox A few weeks ago I tried to tell my husband that he used to be a … an … afish… afishian.. a fish in ando? What is that word? I tried to tell him that he used to really love grapes with a passion but I couldn’t find the… Continue reading LOVER OF SOCKS
PEACE – CAN I FIND IT?
Peace – Can I Find it? by Jan Cox We had a major decision to make in the past few weeks. I prayed … and prayed. I read the Bible and prayed this Scripture: “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And… Continue reading PEACE – CAN I FIND IT?
A MIRACLE STORY
A Miracle Story by T. L. Wiens We celebrated my mom’s 75th birthday this year. It was wonderful to gather with family and remember. But for me, this celebration, as every birthday celebration with my mom, was special. I wasn’t born when my mom’s heart troubles began. In those years, doctors didn’t know what to… Continue reading A MIRACLE STORY
CAST YOUR BURDEN ON CHRIST
Cast Your Burden on Christ by Jan Cox This morning two passages of Scripture struck deep into my heart. I had read from Philippians 1 and 1 Peter 4. In Philippians, Paul is in jail, in chains, yet he is praying not for himself but for Christ’s church and His people. And the word I… Continue reading CAST YOUR BURDEN ON CHRIST
PRAYER IN TIMES OF DIVINE CHAOS
Prayer in Times of Divine Chaos by Judith Lawrence In the book, Entering the Castle, by Caroline Myss, subtitled An Inner Path to God and your Soul, the author speaks of chaos as an organic expression of the divine. She says that divine chaos cannot be stopped, manipulated, postponed, or bargained with. “It sweeps into your life, taking… Continue reading PRAYER IN TIMES OF DIVINE CHAOS
A REASON TO PRAY (part 2)
On Monday, September 19, Staci Stallings wrote the first part of A Reason to Pray. Here is part 2. A Reason to Pray (part 2) by Staci Stallings When you use Satan’s attempts to upset you as a reminder that “This is a reason to pray,” you are using one of the best spiritual tools… Continue reading A REASON TO PRAY (part 2)
CALM IN THE MIDST OF A STORM
Calm in the Midst of a Storm by Jan Cox Read: Luke 8:22-25 “He got up and rebuked the wind and the raging waters; the storm subsided, and all was calm” (Luke 8: 24 NIV) We had had a glorious sunny day boating with friends on our lake. The lake travels for twelve… Continue reading CALM IN THE MIDST OF A STORM
THE BEST IS YET TO COME
The Best is Yet to Come by Heather McGillivray (reprinted with permission July 12, 2011) What endeared me most to my grandfather growing up was the way he always saw a little humour and a ray of sunshine in every situation. When my grandparents’ dream of buying a new home with the income from their taxi stand… Continue reading THE BEST IS YET TO COME
TIME IS FLYING BY
Time is Flying By by Jan Cox When you read this I will have 3 more sleeps until I take a plane to England, another one to Berlin and then a drive to Poland. Yes I am going on another mission trip with International Messengers. Time is flying by quickly. With God’s help I have… Continue reading TIME IS FLYING BY