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

BEING HIS

Being His by Jan Cox As you are reading this I will have started my first few days of camp in Poland. This is my third trip with International Messengers to an English Family Camp. Jesus says we can’t become a disciple if we are tied to anyone – we must be His alone. In… Continue reading BEING HIS

HE HOLDS THE WHEEL

He Holds the Wheel by Jan Cox I almost died – or could have. As I headed north into rural Ontario, I thought about how wonderful the weekend had been at my daughter’s – lots of fun with my two grandchildren; crawling on the floor with them; singing songs; reading bedtime stories and having meals… Continue reading HE HOLDS THE WHEEL

REACHING THAT ANTICIPATED MOMENT – WHEN A PRAYER GETS ANSWERED

Reaching that Anticipated Moment—When a Prayer Gets Answered By T. L. Wiens My brother, my sister and I were scheduled to provide special music for the church service that Sunday. I can’t explain it, but there was an excitement as we practiced. We’d decided to sing “Nearer My God to Thee.” It wasn’t very often that… Continue reading REACHING THAT ANTICIPATED MOMENT – WHEN A PRAYER GETS ANSWERED

A DIFFERENT PRAYER

A Different Prayer by Jan Cox Picture by Godgrown Read: Luke 11:10 NIV “For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened.” I always thought of this Scripture in the worldly sense. What can God do for me? How can He help me out… Continue reading A DIFFERENT PRAYER

GOD OF THE IMPOSSIBLE

God of the Impossible by Violet Nesdoly (reprinted with permission May 31, 2011) Mary and Elizabeth by Harold Copping – 1927 TODAY’S SPECIAL: Luke 1:39-56 TO CHEW ON: “He has shown strength with his arm; he has scattered the proud in the thoughts of their hearts; he has brought down the mighty from their thrones… Continue reading GOD OF THE IMPOSSIBLE

DON’T WRITE OFF A POWERFUL PRAYER

Don’t Write Off a Powerful Prayer (reprinted with permission) By Heather McGillivray Being somewhat of a snoop, I enjoy getting together with friends and finding out what’s going on in their lives. I also love when I make a new friend and get to sit down and talk with her (really talk) for the first time—which is… Continue reading DON’T WRITE OFF A POWERFUL PRAYER

FLYING WITH JESUS

Flying with Jesus by Jan Cox Recently we took a plane ride back to Canada from our winter home in Arizona. While waiting to board we heard these words: “Passengers on flight 3677 please be advised that there are high winds in Buffalo. We want to warn you that we will not assure you that… Continue reading FLYING WITH JESUS

WHERE IS YOUR FAVOURITE PLACE OF PRAYER?

Where is Your Favourite Place of Prayer? by Janice Keats The Apostle Paul’s travel itinerary was quite extensive. He covered many towns and villages as he trained and fellowshipped with the saints of God. As Paul was making travel plans to Jerusalem, he stopped at points in between and encouraged his fellow believers. But his… Continue reading WHERE IS YOUR FAVOURITE PLACE OF PRAYER?

PRAYER REALLY CHANGES THINGS

Prayer Really Changes Things by Rev Ed Hird The story is told of two men, Harry and Stan, who have known each other for some time.  Harry has fallen upon hard times and has come to his old friend asking for some help. ”Why come to me?” Stan asks.  “Why should I help you out?  What… Continue reading PRAYER REALLY CHANGES THINGS

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