“The dandelions with their pretty yellow blooms have popped back up,” I told my husband Larry. Spring had arrived and therefore it was time to work outside in the yard. Digging or spraying was required to prevent the weeds from squeezing out the grass. Larry and I worked together on this project. One of us dug while the other picked up the plants and put them in a trash bag. Even with working together, our backs soon tired and hurt from the constant bending over. “I’m not loo

In the book of Mark chapter 4 we find the story of Jesus and the disciples on their boat as a storm comes up. As the story goes, the disciples wake Jesus and he speaks to the storm is calmed. The Bible never says that we will live a storm free life, we are always going to have challenges and hard times come up. Actually, as we get closer in our walk with God the more storms and trials we will have as the devil tries to derail our relationship. I find it interesting how many

“Simon Peter, a bond-servant and apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who have received a faith of the same kind as ours, by the righteousness of our God and Savior, Jesus Christ: Grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord; seeing that His divine power has granted to us everything pertaining to life and godliness, through the true knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and excellence. For by these He has granted to us His precious

God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Psalm 46:1 Most of us have a best friend. That one person we call when we are happy or sad or disappointed or scared. A best friend is someone you can share anything. They know our secrets, they share in our victories and encourage us when we are down. It is wonderful to have a best friend. The disciples had a best friend in Jesus. They witnessed many miracles. When the disciples were discouraged he taught

Lord, how easily we miss Your order and steps unto. In Your plan put forth for “our” salvation, Your Son was put on trial destined to die for all our sins; and by His death and resurrection perfect atonement was made. Induction and acceptance takes place at the very moment we surrender-ask for His Lordship and believe Him and His word; hereto branding you a son, daughter, oracle, ambassador, messenger, member, dispenser of the good news of His Gospel, the Kingdom of God! Now,