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Category Archives: God's Omnipresence
God: Your Captain
Thomas Stevenson was the father of Robert Louis Stevenson, the famous author. That in itself will get you a brief mention in the history books. Actually, though, Thomas was a touch famous himself, especially in his day. His fame came … Continue reading
Posted in Adversity, Angels, Comfort, Courage, Death, Decisions, Depression, Encouragement, Faith, Fear, God's Holiness, God's Love, God's Omnipotence, God's Omnipresence, God's Guidance, God's Omniscience, God's Provision, God's Sovereignty, Heaven, Perseverance, Problems, Trials, Trusting In God, Worry, Worship
Tagged God as your Captain, God is still on His throne, In the year that King Uzziah died, Isaiah 6:1-5, Isaiah's vision of God, Robert Louis Stevenson, Thomas Stevenson
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Always Do Your Best
One day, many years ago when New York department stores were high-end stores, a group of lowly paid clerks were standing around talking about baseball. It was raining that day, which meant that business was slow. Then a woman, wet … Continue reading
God Is Watching
It was lunchtime at a Catholic elementary school, and a large pile of apples was placed on a tray at the head of the long table upon which the food was placed. A note posted on the tray read: “Take … Continue reading
Posted in Backsliding, Character, Choices, Conscience, Decisions, Disobedience, Doing Good, God's Omnipresence, Man's Freewill, Obedience, Personal Holiness, Rebellion, Sin
Tagged conduct, God is spirit, God's Omnipresence, godliness, Holiness, How can God be everywhere at the same time?, Sin
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Being Bold About Fear
In the wake of the infamous terrorist attacks of 9-11-01, our small county held a special service in the high school gymnasium. The service was for the benefit of the students, many of whom were emotionally shaken by the attacks. … Continue reading
Posted in Adversity, Attitude, Comfort, Courage, Depression, Doubt, Encouragement, Faith, Fear, God's Omnipresence, Needs, Personal, Problems, Spiritual Warfare, The Holy Spirit, Trials, Trusting In God, Worry
Tagged 9-11 attacks, bible verses about fear, Fear, living in a post 9-11 world, the Christian and fear
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Faithful Over a Few Things
“His lord said to him, ‘Well done good and faithful servant; you have been faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things. Enter into the joy of your lord.’” (Matthew 25:23, N.K.J.V.) George Matheson was … Continue reading
Posted in Attitude, Character, Church, Church Attendance, Doing Good, Faithfulness, God's Omnipresence, God's Omniscience, God's Work, Humility, Influence, Leadership, Ministry, Obedience, Pastors, Preaching, Prosperity, Reward, Service, Stewardship, Trusting In God, Weather, Worship
Tagged being faithful over a few things, being made ruler over many things, Edinburgh, George Matheson, Innellan, St. Bernard's Church, Stewardship, the parable of the faithful steward, the parable of the talents
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All You Need to Know
The teacher of a children’s Sunday School class gave her students one month to memorize the 23rd Psalm. Little Bobby gave it his best, but by month’s end he still couldn’t quote all the Psalm. So, when it came his … Continue reading
Posted in Adversity, Comfort, Eternal Security, God's Love, God's Omnipresence, God's Provision, Needs, Problems, Sunday School, Trials, Trusting In God, Worry
Tagged Christ as Shepherd, Christ's guidance, Christ's protection, Sunday School class memorizing the 23rd Psalm, the 23rd Psalm, the Christian as a sheep
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The Arms of God
The eternal God is your refuge, And underneath are the everlasting arms… (Deuteronomy 33:27, N.K.J.V.) A family was awakened one night by the blaring of their smoke detector. Sure enough, their house was on fire. The father immediately raced into … Continue reading
Posted in Belief, Choices, Faith, Fatherhood, Fear, God's Omnipotence, God's Omnipresence, God's Will, Obedience, Submission, Trusting In God
Tagged arms of God, Faith, leap of faith, minding God, Obedience, Trusting In God
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What’s Got You Afraid?
A boy took a shortcut across a certain field after dark. He was leery about the trip because his mother had warned him not to try to cross that field in the darkness. But on this occasion he was so … Continue reading
Today
A newspaper asked its readers to send in responses to the question: “If you could have back one hour of your past, which hour would it be?” As could be expected, readers sent in a wide variety of answers. Some … Continue reading
The Disciple's Road 