George Mueller was a German-born evangelist who lived in the 19th century and was mostly known for his love and devotion to orphans. He dedicated his life and ministry to providing shelter, food and education for over 10,000 children during his lifetime. Yesterday morning during my quiet time, I came across a story about him that gave me pause. Mueller was aboard a ship, crossing the Atlantic for an important meeting in Quebec. A dense fog had descended, making it impossible for the vessel to Continue Reading
When Silence Is the Most Powerful Answer {The Atlanta Journal Constitution}
I scrolled down her phone to read the string of ugly messages received. From insults to Bible verses, the communication chain made me angrier by the second. Self-righteousness, hypocrisy, anger, misinterpretation — each bubble in the chat window showed someone very different from the person I thought I knew. On the other side of the table, my friend looked at me, puzzled, trying to make sense of it all. “Did I say something wrong?” she asked. “Nope. You answered a question and asked for Continue Reading
When I See that She is Me {Recharge Wednesday LINKUP}
“Bless those who curse you. Pray for those who hurt you. If someone slaps you on the cheek, offer the other cheek also. If someone demands your coat, offer your shirt also. Give to those who ask: and when things are taken away from you don’t ry to get them back. Do to others as you would have them do to you. If you love only those who love you why should you get credit for that? … He is kind to those who are unthankful and wicked. You must be compassionate just as your Father is Continue Reading
Clutching My Pearls {Guest Post for Recharge Wednesday LINKUP}
Happy Wednesday! Today, our linkup features the winner of this month’s Guest Contributor contest, Lorraine Reep. Lorraine's blog is a beautiful place of encouragement for so many of us, and it is a true blessing to feature her on our website! You will love this post about surrendering our fears and doubts to our loving Father. Thank you all, for Recharging with us! In His wonderful Love, Patricia I tend to view every glass half full and look for the bright side of most situations. Continue Reading
Time to Pray and Wait… Or Time to Pray and Act? {The Atlanta Journal Constitution}
Dr. J.B. Gambrel, an accomplished captain during the American Civil War, became a pastor and seminary professor following the war. As a speaker, he was known for his eloquence and humor. In one of his writings, he tells an amusing story about Gen. Stonewall Jackson’s campaign through the Shenandoah Valley in Virginia during the spring of 1862. The incident supposedly happened when Jackson’s army ended up on one side of a river when it needed to be on the other side. The only way to get that Continue Reading
Seeing People as People {Recharge Wednesday LINKUP}
They didn’t see a man. They didn’t see his pain. They didn’t notice his need. They didn’t care that he was in the house of the Lord. What they cared about was entrapping their perceived enemy, the one who threatened long-held traditions and the law that elevated them to a pious, powerful place. They wanted to defend what they thought they understood. Their goal was to prove their point. So what they saw was an opportunity. “He went into their synagogue, and a man with a shriveled Continue Reading
