December 2005

In faith there is enough light for those who want to believe And enough shadows to blind those who don’t. – Blaise Pascal

“Whoever speaks, is to do so as one who is speaking the utterances of God; whoever serves is to do so as one who is serving by the strength which God supplies; so that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom belongs the glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.”

Worry is a cycle of inefficient thoughts whirling around a center of fear.– Corrie Ten Boom

“Surely the nations are like a drop in a bucket; they are regarded as dust on the scales; he weighs the islands as though they were fine dust.” Isaiah 40:15 (NIV) In my effort to understand God’s greatness, I survey the world powers and governments and consider how insignificant I am to them. I am

Reason is our soul’s left hand, Faith her right.– John Donne

“I will give thanks to You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Wonderful are Your works, And my soul knows it very well.”Psalm 139:14 (NAU) Let me think for a moment about communion with the almighty and all-knowing God. He is present everywhere, yet he communes with me! This is an awesome consideration. God

I know God will not give me anything I can’t handle. But sometimes I just wish that he didn’t trust me so much.– Mother Teresa (adapted)

“And Jacob awaked out of his sleep, and he said, ‘Surely the LORD is in this place; and I knew it not.’ And he was afraid, and said, ‘How dreadful is this place! this is none other but the house of God, and this is the gate of heaven.’ ”Genesis 28:16-17 (KJV) I begin today

You may be only one person in the world, But you may also be the world to one person.

“O LORD, you have searched me and known me!”Psalm 139:1 (ESV) I think how wonderful it is that God knows me in an unlimited way. He never abandons me and he always takes note of me. When I sit still or when I move about, he knows about it. When I think, consider my options

Every day, every minute, every breathTruly is a gift from God.

“And they heard the voice of Jehovah Elohim, walking in the garden in the cool of the day. And Man and his wife hid themselves from the presence of Jehovah Elohim, in the midst of the trees of the garden. And Jehovah Elohim called to Man, and said to him, Where art thou?” Genesis 3:8-9

A smooth sea never made a skillful sailor.

“Brothers (and Sisters), think of what you were when you were called.Not many of you were wise by human standards; not many were influential;not many were of noble birth. But God chose the foolish things of the worldto shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame thestrong. He chose the

Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly.Leave the rest to God!

“Long ago God spoke many times and in many ways to our ancestors through the prophets. But now in these final days, he has spoken to us through his Son.” Hebrews 1:1-2 (NLT) The war between science and the Bible has been raging in Western societies for hundreds of years. Science claims that humans are

In searching for God, Our part consists almost solely in letting God grasp us.– Rainer Maria Rilke [adapted]

“How blessed are those whose way is blameless, Who walk in the law of the LORD.” Psalm 119:1 (NAU) The Psalmist pushes us toward a theological point. He considers the results of a blameless lifestyle. He further notes that blameless persons are those who walk according to (obey) God’s law. His ultimate concern was to

Whatever is your best time in the day,Give that to communion with God.– Hudson Taylor

“Put to death, therefore, whatever in you is earthly: fornication, impurity, passion, evil desire, and greed (which is idolatry). On account of these the wrath of God is coming on those who are disobedient. These are the ways you also once followed, when you were living that life. But now you must get rid of

The art of living lies less in eliminating our troublesThan in growing with them.– Bernard M. Baruch

Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke fits perfectly, and the burden I give

Prayer is not only when you talk to God,But also when you listen to God.

Now Samuel did not yet know the LORD, nor had the word of the LORD yet been revealed to him. So the LORD called Samuel again for the third time. And he arose and went to Eli and said, “Here I am, for you called me.” Then Eli discerned that the LORD was calling the

“So now the LORD says, “Stop right where you are! Look for the old, godly way, and walk in it. Travel its path, and you will find rest for your souls.” Jeremiah 6:16 (NLT) Skepticism has confused Christianity. The very foundational facts of Christian faith have been questioned. Did Jesus of Nazareth really live or