Filed under hardship …

Jesus & Joe {He’s In Your Boat}

Jesus & Joe: A Coffee Devotional As evening came, Jesus said to his disciples, “Let’s cross to the other side of the lake.” So they took Jesus in the boat and started out, leaving the crowds behind (although other boats followed). But soon a fierce storm came up. High waves were breaking into the boat, … Continue reading →

When The Wine Runs Out

On the third day there was a wedding at Cana in Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there.  Jesus also was invited to the wedding with his disciples.  When the wine ran out, the mother of Jesus said to him, “They have no wine.”.. Jesus said to the servants, “Fill the jars with water.” … Continue reading →

What Words Describe Your 2013?

O Lord God of Heaven’s Armies! Where is there anyone as mighty as you, O Lord?  You are entirely faithful.  Psalm 89:8 At our staff Christmas party, our senior pastor stood to give a word of thanks and encouragement to the staff of his church.  That party was December 9th and I am mulling over … Continue reading →

If Life Pours Rain On The Bypass

Beth and I decided to drive back early. Our She Speaks conference ended late on Saturday evening and we had every intention of leaving early the next day. But we were jazzed on Jesus and more than ready to squeeze our families blue …. surely we would be high as a kites through the mountains … Continue reading →

When Hope Makes No Sense

Yet he did not waver through unbelief regarding the promise of God, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God, being fully persuaded that God had power to do what he had promised. Romans 4:20 My heart, heavy as an anchor on the murky bottom of the Tennessee River, cries out for … Continue reading →