If you want to learn patient endurance, plant a garden in West Texas. West Texas weather is wild--dust storms, hail, flash flooding, killing freezes, and, occasionally, all four seasons compressed into a single day. And wind. Don't forget the wind. We have 70-80 mph gusts, straight line winds, and--once in a great while--tornadoes. Oh, and… Continue reading Cheerful Endurance: July 2026 Scripture Writing Plan
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When All the News is Bad News
I believe that I shall look upon the goodness of the Lordin the land of the living! Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord! Psalm 27.13-14, ESV I typically try to limit my consumption of "the news" because being prone to depression, it interferes with my ability to… Continue reading When All the News is Bad News
Welcome to 2018.
On this New Year’s Day, we begin a new trip around the sun, full of expectations, hopes, and goals. Is one of your goals to draw nearer to God? He longs for each of us to know Him more, to trust Him more, to love Him more. Success comes from joining our small efforts with His great will. It comes as we study His word daily, call on Him daily (sometimes hourly!) and trust Him even when nothing makes sense.
3 Qualities We Gain Through Challenges (Day 15 of the #encourage marathon)
Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom also we have obtained our introduction by faith into this grace in which we stand; and we exult in hope of the glory of God. And not only this, but we also exult in our tribulations, knowing that tribulation brings about perseverance; and perseverance, proven character; and… Continue reading 3 Qualities We Gain Through Challenges (Day 15 of the #encourage marathon)
Elihu's Corner 