“We were under a burden far beyond our ability to endure, so that we despaired even of life. Indeed, we felt we were under the sentence of death, in order that we would not trust in ourselves, but in God.” (2 Corinthians 1:8-9) Dear Friends – Many of us have experienced the above words of Saint Paul in some manner or another; when a burden has entered our life that …
“Mary said, ‘Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. Let it be done to me according to your word.’ Then the angel departed from her.” (Luke 1:38) Dear Friends – Whatever God asks of us, however severe or demanding His request, could we be so quick to respond as Mary did and reply: “Okay God, whatever you want, I’m totally yours. Take my life and use it as You …
“Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.” (Psalm 51:10) Dear Friends – An individual with a diseased heart lies at death’s door until a transplant brings new life. Our physical bodies can be renewed in many different ways due to ever-advancing medical technology, however, our spiritual bodies can only be made anew by Almighty God. When our heart is crushed by sorrow, …
“The harvest indeed is great, but the laborers are few. Pray therefore the Lord of the harvest, to send forth laborers into his harvest.” (Matthew 9:37-38) Dear Friends ~ Summer is winding down with tinges of autumn seen here and there; vacations are pretty much over and with school back in session the Labor Day weekend has become the unofficial end of summer pleasures. In our mountain community it’s time for …