My friend tells me I’m resisting. “What is holding you back?” she asks again. I reply hesitantly, “I don’t know.” “Have you ever turned down gifts when someone offers you something?” “No, but this is different.” She is getting impatient with me but she speaks with gentle words. “Yes, this gift is different from any gift you will ever receive. And it’s the best gift you will ever receive if you accept it.” I can’t even look at my friend. My thoughts are all Continue Reading
When Our Prayers Seem to Be Unanswered
Have you been praying for something that just doesn’t seem to be getting through to God? Are you praying for guidance or direction only to hear nothing? What do we do? Give up or keep praying? I’ve been praying about a situation for a long time with no answer in sight. Or maybe the answer has been provided and I just don’t see it. I’ve been looking up Bible verses related to prayer and found some answers about why we don’t receive our answers to our prayers. But first, The Continue Reading
Alive in Heaven
Because the Lamb who stands at the center of the throne is their shepherd and they are His sheep, and He will lead them to the water of life. And God will dry every tear from their eyes. Revelation 7:17 (VOICE) Heaven has been in my thoughts a lot lately. I think one reason is the passing of Reverend Billy Graham. The following words have been viral on the Internet that Rev. Graham has said. “Someday you will read or hear that Billy Graham is dead. Don’t you believe a word of it. Continue Reading