"Courage is not the absence of fear but the willingness to do the thing we fear. Go straight into the furnace or the lion's den. Were those men out of touch with their feelings or with reality? No. Nor was the psalmist who said, "When I am afraid, I will trust." There is a big… Continue reading how are you feeling?
In our world today there is very little "good news." Today let's consider the Gospel. God's Word always brings Good News. Here at the Cottage I often begin a post with "grace and peace." It seems obvious to me that many of the New Testament letters either begin or end with "grace and peace." Apostle… Continue reading how much?
. . . be content with what you have; for he has said, “I will never fail you nor forsake you.” Hebrews 13.5 Christian contentment is a God given gift: a fruit of His Spirit. It is learning to be satisfied with all that God has provided. 22-23 But what happens when we live God’s… Continue reading be content
And blessed is he who is not offended because of Me.Luke 7:21 Are You Offended At God?by Barry Bennett As we preach and teach the wonderful truths of God’s grace and love, there are those whose current circumstances do not reflect the message that is being shared. For some, the blessings of the gospel seem… Continue reading offended?
Whatever you do [whatever your task may be], work from the soul [that is, put in your very best effort], as [something done] for the Lord and not for men Colossians 3;23 AMP This morning I heard the Spirit ask me, "What are you doing?" "Well, so far this week I've mostly been trying to… Continue reading what are you doing?
Some of us carry a sense of our own insignificance along with us where ever we go. Sometimes just thinking about the vastness of it all and of our own smallness can shake our faith in the truth that Father God regards us with compassion. His love is so all encompassing that He numbers the… Continue reading feeling small?
During our recent forty days of reflection we've been thinking and talking a lot about choices, those we can make and those we can only pray others are making. According to God's Word we can choose where we will spend eternity, what our everyday life will reflect, our thoughts and our words. Lately it has… Continue reading your choice
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