To My Overwhelmed FriendsDo not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. Phil 4:6ear friend in Christ, Right now, everything is crazy and changing and there are so...
Rosey Jones
A Masterpiece in Our Brokenness
A Masterpiece in Our BrokennessBut he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me. That is why, for Christ's sake, I...
Thankful in all Seasons
Thankful in All Seasons But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. Isaiah 40:31 hen I went home for Thanksgiving last week, I was...
Christ-like Community
Christ-like Community Although I have much to write to you, I would rather not use paper and ink; instead I hope to come to you and talk with you face to face, so that our joy may be complete. 2 John 1:12 very morning this fall, a darling friend of...
A Simple Calling
A Simple Calling I, James, am writing this letter. I serve God and the Lord Jesus Christ, I am sending this letter to you, the 12 tribes scattered among the nations. James 1:1 set a recent goal to read my Bible more. It's a seemingly simple goal,...
Walking on Water
Walking on Water Shortly before dawn Jesus went out to them, walking on the lake. When the disciples saw Him walking on the lake, they were terrified. "It's a ghost," they said, and cried out in fear. But Jesus immediately said to them: "Take courage! It is I. Don't...
God With Us
God With Us Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil,for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. Psalm 23:4 he above verse got me through my freshman year of college. It was a...
Community Among Us
Community Among UsI long to see you so that I may impart to you some spiritual gift to make you strong - that is, that you and I may be mutually encouraged by each other's faith. Romans 1:11-12 (NIV)There have been times throughout my life when I've felt utterly...