We’ve probably all heard the story of the man who drank socially but “was able to control it well.” It seems his teenage child was killed in a car accident and when it was found that they had been drinking, the Dad vowed to kill whoever had given them the alcohol. Upon arriving at home [...]
On 12.08.08, In Being A Witness, by mom
Over the last couple of years the Lord has allowed me to give biblical counsel to a friend. Even though I know what the Bible teaches about various issues,
It seems to be a part of human nature, that we are careful about the things that have affected our own lives; but tend to think that what has happened to others probably wouldn’t happen in our situation. We think we know someone so well that
On 10.08.08, In Life Purpose, by mom
In the summer of 1983 my young husband was diligently filing away at a piece of metal. He was working in the airplane industry at Fairchild in Hagerstown, MD. Gradually the thought formed in his mind, “There has to be more to life than this!” There was no fault with the job. It was a [...]
When Steve and I were dating in 1982, we realized that I had the more dominating personality. Knowing the scriptural mandate to the wife (“Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as unto the Lord. For the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the head of the church: [...]
On 08.16.08, In Our Transition, by mom
Praise the LORD! We are coming through the fire and it has been RICH! Christ is there in the fire! He is ALL in ALL! Hallelujah!
On 08.14.08, In Our Transition, by mom
Last night was our last service for my husband to preach at BBC. We are praying about what the Lord has for us to do next. Will it be the mission field or another pastorate? We welcome your prayers with us in waiting on the Lord and discerning His plan. The church has commited to [...]
On 08.09.08, In Losing A Baby, by mom
Steve’s parents wanted to do something special for our famiy, so they took us to see the play, In The Beginning, at Sight And Sound in Pennsylvania. While waiting to go into the auditorium a little girl became interested in our grandaughter, Addison. The little girl was precious and we allowed her to hold Addy [...]
On 07.28.08, In Our Transition, by mom
Pastor preached an excellent sermon last night. It was just what I needed – that reminder to die daily to my own agendas and embrace God’s plans. Sometimes for me I have to die to several different items in one day. If only I could die once forever; but even Paul said, “I die daily.”
Death [...]
On 07.26.08, In Our Transition, by mom
How must Moses have felt when he sent the spies into the land of Canaan in preparation for taking the land by God’s direction? Probably just like many other leaders who receive a vision of what God wants them to do. Twelve spies were sent in. Ten came back with the report that they didn’t [...]
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