Philippians 1:12-14 ESV I want you to know, brothers, that what has happened to me has really served to advance the gospel, so that it has become known throughout the whole imperial guard and to all the rest that my imprisonment is for Christ. And most of the brothers, having become confident in the Lord … Continue reading For His Purposes
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Under Attack
Psalm 23:1-3 ESV The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Life has its ups and downs. Trials come, and trials go. And, our enemy … Continue reading Under Attack
Our Spiritual Fervor
Note: This is the second writing in a series of personal testimonies regarding trials and tribulations the Lord Jesus took me through in preparation for the ministry to which he has called me. The first one is called, “Slam-Dunked Again”. ** “Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be … Continue reading Our Spiritual Fervor
Chap 13: Drop the Masks
I Married My Dad Chapter Thirteen Drop the Masks December 18, 2017 We all experience trials in this life, at least to some extent. Some people seem to have more than their fair share of them, though, while others appear to be relatively trouble free. But, appearances can be deceiving. We don’t really know what … Continue reading Chap 13: Drop the Masks
Chap 11: Leap for Joy?
I Married My Dad Chapter Eleven Leap for Joy? January 20, 2018 Let’s have a show of hands. How many of us, when we go through tough trials, immediately count it all joy? How many of us delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, and in difficulties? How many of us, when people … Continue reading Chap 11: Leap for Joy?
Walking Wounded 