In our last church there was a precious retired minister. He had a life full of ministry opportunities, no doubt led hundreds of people to the Lord, and taken countless trips to minister in Africa. After a stroke, he spent his days unable to speak. His movements were limited and as a result, he hadContinue reading “Full”
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Soul Garden
Are you tired of being afraid? Does fear dominate your life? Fear has been a constant companion for as long as I can remember. How about you? My mother used to say I was the easiest child to discipline. She attributed my tender heart and need to be with people as the reason. To correctContinue reading “Soul Garden”
Punishment and Peace
Isaiah 53:5 “But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon him, and by his wounds we are healed.” (NIV) In this brief passage from Isaiah 53 in what is known as the Messianic Prophecy, several descriptive words jump off the page. First,Continue reading “Punishment and Peace”
More – Part 2 of 2
Last time we talked about the concept of ‘enough’ being foreign. Living in a culture of excess the ‘deficiency mentality’ reigns supreme. This mentality convinces us it doesn’t matter how much we have in our possession; we are still lacking. (See the last post on how the Israelites exemplified this perfectly.) We can’t do moreContinue reading “More – Part 2 of 2”
More-Part 1 of 2
We live in a culture of excess. The concept of ‘enough’ is foreign. At the risk of revealing my age, I remember having only three channels on television when I was a kid. If the annual showing of a favorite holiday special or movie was broadcast at an inconvenient time for my family, I hadContinue reading “More-Part 1 of 2”
The Hope of Christmas
Hope is a word used carelessly. The phrase “I hope you have a good day,” escapes my lips daily. At the time the sentiment is sincere but quickly fades from my memory as my own life steps into the spotlight. Webster defines hope as, “a feeling of expectation and desire for a certain thing toContinue reading “The Hope of Christmas”
Gratitude
As odd as it may seem, gratitude is a word we take for granted. My opinion of mankind is we all have a general understanding of this word; however, the execution may be lacking. For the sake of argument, let’s define gratitude. Webster’s definition is, “the state of being grateful; thankfulness.” Saying thank you isContinue reading “Gratitude”
Come to Me
I have two lovely daughters. The memories of birthday celebrations are many and all wonderful. One day stands out for me personally because Jesus used it to arrest my attention. It was her 21st birthday, my baby! I wanted everything to be just right as I always did for both girls. The week before IContinue reading “Come to Me”
Speak to Me
“I mean, the Pastor doesn’t even speak to me!” said the grocery cashier. This line resonated in my heart all day following a brief conversation I had while making my purchase. Somehow, the fact that I am married to a pastor of a local church surfaced in our conversation, and from that tidbit of informationContinue reading “Speak to Me”
Grief is Never Easy
Grief strikes when you least expect it, sometimes over the things you least expect. Everyone loses something or someone at some point. No one is spared. Grief is never easy. At times grief strikes like a hammer and attempts to crush the soul. Other times it gently passes through the mind not intending to destroy. Continue reading “Grief is Never Easy”
Kelli Best 