I am always amazed at how God can weave even our mistakes into something meaningful, and today was no exception. I awoke this morning well rested, especially since we were able to gain an hour last night as we set our clocks back. I was equally well prepared for this morning’s events after spending a fair amount of time in final preparations last night. It […]
Have you ever noticed how easily some things go unnoticed? All too often we grow comfortable with what we know and what we see. Before long, we are blinded to things that are amazingly visible to others. Without an awakening or some intervention that causes us to look afresh at our lives and our environment we remain unaware. In one way, this is a gift. […]
Jesus said, “In this life you will have trouble, but take heart I have overcome the world.” (John 16:33) He shared this truth in the middle of a discussion on the challenges that lie ahead for the disciples and all who would be faithful to the Gospel, for there were persecutions, oppositions and obstacles yet to come. Jesus wanted His followers to understand that no […]