2024-08-11
Serving the Lord Wholeheartedly
Being revolutionary means allowing the Holy Spirit to direct you every moment of the day, even when we wouldn’t have chosen His plans.
Read more..Thoughts By Katherine Kehler
2024-08-06
When We Are Prodigals
The good news is that no matter how often we turn away from God and focus on His resources rather than on Him, He is always there, waiting for us with outstretched arms. We are always welcome to return and bask in His love and forgiveness.
Read more..2024-07-18
Call to Prayer
“God shapes the world by prayer. The more praying there is in the world the better the world will be, the mightier the forces against evil….” - EM Bounds
Read more..2024-07-04
Pressing On
“Our Goal as believers: We train ourselves to run the race of life. So we keep our eyes on Christ — the goal — and don’t get sidetracked or slowed down. When we do this, we will win a reward in Christ’s kingdom."
Read more..2024-05-31
God is My Delight
“Be delighted with the Lord.” Psalm 37:4a. Looking out the window of our friend’s boat while traveling up the inner passage of the west coast of British Columbia, I was completely awed by God’s creation. The acres of lush green forests, the rhythm of tides and currents, ...
Read more..2024-05-23
Never too Old
The late Dr. Bill Bright was famous for saying, “God has something for us to do until our last breath.” Jesus said in Acts 1:8 (Amp), “But when you receive power (ability, efficiency, and might) when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you shall be my witnesses . . .”
Read more..2024-05-06
A Trampled Rose
The sentence, "Like a rose, trampled on the ground", gave me such a clear word picture of what Jesus went through for us
Read more..2024-04-19
Dirty Oven
As I was scrubbing the oven, I compared the dirty oven with our hearts. People can’t see inside our ovens, or our hearts, but God
Read more..2024-04-12
I’m so Impatient, Lord
Slow me down Lord! Help me be calm, relax and enjoy my day – my husband, my family, my friends, my neighbors, and the people I meet. “But when the Holy Spirit controls our lives, he will produce this kind of fruit in us: love, joy, peace, patience . . .” Galatians 5:22
Read more..2024-04-08
Get Rid of Guilt
We need not walk with feelings of guilt. Christ has set us free from guilt and sin. Let’s walk in the freedom of forgiveness. Father, thank You for freeing us from all guilt and sin through Your Son’s death on the cross. Enable us to walk in the freedom of forgiveness. Amen.
Read more..2024-04-03
He Lets Me Rest
The Bible often likens God;s people to sheep, and Christ the good shepherd. Think about it. Are you at rest today? Psalm 23:1,2 "The Lord is my shepherd;I have everything that I need.He lets me rest in green pastures.He leads me to calm water”
Read more..2024-03-21
The Lord Never Changes!
Recently we decided to downsize and reluctantly listed our property on the real estate market. So for the past month we have been sorting through everything: cupboards, closets, shelves, drawers, ...
Read more..2024-03-18
A Cup of Water
“And if anyone gives even a cup of cold water to one of these little ones because he is my disciple, I tell you the truth, he will certainly not lose his reward.” Matthew 10:42
Read more..2024-02-18
Truth
Father, You alone are absolute truth. You cannot lie. Your Word is Truth, and we can rely on it. Cause our lives to be centered in You and make us more like You — the Truth. Amen.
Read more..2024-02-14
Sacred Romance
God is waiting to show us His love in all of its fullness - in our joy and in our sorrow. Sometimes we are just too busy to recognize Him. There is nothing more significant I could wish and pray for you than that you would take the time to recognize the “Sacred Romance” in your life.
Read more..2024-02-11
Stronger than a Crocodile
When was the last time you cried for help using the name of Jesus? I need to be reminded of the power of the name of Jesus. How about you?
Read more..2024-01-20
Don’t Limit God
Father God, thank You for opening our eyes and teaching us new truths and showing us new insights about Yourself. Help us to keep on being learners. Prevent us from trying to put You in our man-made boxes. You are so great! Amen.
Read more..2024-01-08
Extending Grace to Others
or the past ten days, I have been contemplating God’s grace to us and how we, in turn, can extend grace to others.
Read more..2023-12-29
God is Thinking about You
I realized that God loves me so much that He is thinking about me all the time. He loves me more than I love that little granddaughter. Could anything be more wonderful than having the King of Kings love me that much? Could anything be more wonderful than the King of Kings love YOU that much? I can't help but say, "Hallelujah!"
Read more..2023-12-23
A Miracle on Christmas Eve
My father was born in the Ukraine and spent his first fifteen years there. One Christmas his two older brothers bought a German-made Christmas musical wind-up tree stand for their parents. It was mechanical and played Silent Night. Their gift brought great delight to this family of ten.
Read more..2023-12-21
“Dat Baby Jesus – He Makes me Laugh”
“Would you mind telling me why you’re so happy?” “Sho,” she said. “Christmas is coming and dat baby Jesus---He make me laugh. Therefore my heart is glad and my tongue rejoices; my body also will rest secure.” Psalm 16:8-9
Read more..2023-12-15
Lady Pen
“Grandma, I want a lady pen.” “A lady pen?” I asked. “What is a lady pen? Show me.”
Read more..2023-12-11
Harsh Judgments Can Kill One’s Spirit
“If any one of you is without sin, let him be the first to throw
Read more..2023-11-21
Have You Forgiven Yourself?
Forgiving Yourself: Is there something in your life for which you feel guilty? You don’t need to. Simply accept God’s love and forgiveness.
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