Category Archives: God’s Provision

God Works Through Our Circumstances

Posted on December 20, 2021 by russellmckinney

And it came to pass in those days that a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. This census first took place while Quirinius was governing Syria. So all went to be registered, everyone … Continue reading →

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You Do Not Have Because You Do Not Ask

Posted on December 8, 2021 by russellmckinney

…you do not have because you do not ask… (James 4:2, N.K.J.V.) One of my favorite memories from raising two boys took place in a fast-food restaurant following a baseball game. My oldest son, Ryan, was a freshman in high … Continue reading →

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The Sound of the Scrape

Posted on December 4, 2021 by russellmckinney

Harry Ironside, the renowned pastor and preacher, once told the story of a Christian widow who lived in Scotland. Her husband’s untimely death had left her with several small children to raise, and money was forevermore tight for the family. … Continue reading →

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Do You Really Trust God?

Posted on November 26, 2021 by russellmckinney

My victory and honor come from God alone. He is my refuge, a rock where no enemy can reach me. O my people, trust in him at all times. Pour out your hearts to him for God is our refuge. … Continue reading →

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“Lord, This Isn’t What I Requested”

Posted on November 4, 2021 by russellmckinney

Perhaps you’ve seen the following piece (or at least some version of it): I asked for strength — and God gave me difficulties to make me strong. I asked for wisdom — and God gave me problems to solve. I … Continue reading →

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Fresh Help

Posted on September 9, 2021 by russellmckinney

“Ezra” series: (post #13) Now after these things, in the reign of Artaxerxes king of Persia, Ezra the son of Seraiah, the son of Azariah, the son of Hilkiah…..this Ezra came up from Babylon; and he was a skilled scribe … Continue reading →

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Letting Go & Letting God

Posted on June 22, 2021 by russellmckinney

Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. (Philippians 4:6, K.J.V.) “Don’t worry.” That advice is a lot easier given than accepted, isn’t it? The temptation … Continue reading →

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Trusting in People Can Make You Look Stupid

Posted on May 12, 2021 by russellmckinney

“Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me.” (John 14:1, N.K.J.V.) Our son Ryan played on the high school basketball team. Each summer the head coach would organize and run a travel-ball tournament as … Continue reading →

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God Doesn’t Always Provide Simple Solutions

Posted on April 26, 2021 by russellmckinney

In his book Morning Devotions, Tom Wallace tells the following story: Everybody’s heart went out to the little lady who hobbled through the waiting room of one of our local doctors. She was bent over like a horseshoe. A short … Continue reading →

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Limburger Cheese, Traffic, & Roses

Posted on April 16, 2021 by russellmckinney

Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, And into His courts with praise. Be thankful to Him, and bless His name. (Psalm 100:4, N.K.J.V.) Evangelist R.T. Kendall tells the story of some youngsters who played a prank on a man who … Continue reading →

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