The longer I hold a weight, the longer it holds me. If I fuss for a minute, think over the options and then hand it to God, that’s one thing.…
Published June 18th, 2013 by Brenda Wood
Someone wanted to know the absolute bare bones basics of preparing a message. Don’t you hate it when the right words show up days or even weeks after you want…
Published June 18th, 2013 by Brenda Wood
God gave Peter 3000 souls at Pentecost. (Acts 2:41) To Stephen, 3000 stones. (Acts 7:59) The choice is not ours but His. (Luke 11:2) Yes, Father, for this is what…
Published June 18th, 2013 by Brenda Wood
We can Google ‘heaven’ for interesting answers. Better still, we can read the Bible for the truth, then trust God to explain what we don’t know, when we need to…
Published June 18th, 2013 by Brenda Wood
I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people. (1 Timothy 2:1, NIV) What does this mean? Petition-an appeal or request to…
Published June 18th, 2013 by Brenda Wood
Why pray for our leaders? Did you see the answers in yesterday’s scripture? I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people—for…
Published June 18th, 2013 by Brenda Wood
All of us are in charge somewhere, aren’t we, even if it’s only our own household? Maybe we are head of the PTA or the local Bridge Club. Perhaps we…
Published June 9th, 2013 by Brenda Wood
My friend proudly displays this sign in her entrance hall. ‘Lord, please bless this mess.’ It’s her excuse for a life of untidy clutter and just plain dirt. She blames…
Published June 9th, 2013 by Brenda Wood
I don’t remember one word of the sermon, but this phrase caught my attention. May your joy in Christ overflow on account of me. Wait a minute! Our presence should…
Published June 9th, 2013 by Brenda Wood
Popeye attributed his great strength to the vast quantities of spinach he consumed. Spinach growers said he raised the consumption of spinach 33%. Paul used these words long before Popeye.…
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