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How long? How long? You may be in a seemingly never-ending hard situation. It may feel like forever already and there may not be any sign of improvement. It may not be possible for you to change it. If the Lord is leading you to improve your circumstances, work at it. But, you may have…

God Knows Best The US polio epidemic peaked in 1952 and the vaccine began testing in 1954. It was a scary time, with lots of cases and deaths. When my mom told me I would get immunized, I said: “I’d rather have polio!” “No, you wouldn’t,” she said. I didn’t know much about polio, but…

Blessings of Pruning Jesus is the true vine. (See Praise the Vine) Those who believe in Jesus Christ and have received Him as Lord and Savior are the branches attached to the vine. (John 15:3, 5) The Father is the cultivator, the vinedresser. (John 15:1) For us, believers, the Father works in us (Philippians 2:13) and…

Praise the Vine Jesus Christ is the vine, the true vine. I am the true vine.  (John 15:1)  Jesus Christ is the true vine, a contrast to Yahweh’s vineyard (Israel) which He cared for and from which He expected good grapes. But His vineyard produced only worthless grapes, and therefore He broke it down, promising to restore…

A county music star told about a time early in her career when she played for an extremely small audience. She and her band played their hearts out, just as they would have for a very large crowd.  Unbeknownst to them, a record producer was in the audience. And liked what he heard. And signed…

Little Things The Bible is very clear that “little things” are not so little.  He who is faithful in a very little thing is faithful also in much; and he who is unrighteous in a very little thing is unrighteous also in much.  (Luke 16:10)  Rewards Jesus taught that faithfulness in little things brings reward. His…

Christ’s Assessment For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each one may be recompensed for his deeds in the body, according to what he has done, whether good or bad.  (2 Corinthians 5:10)  ~~~ Christ’s Assessment When we appear before Christ’s judgment seat we are in heaven and have been…

God Gave  God so loved the world that He gave Jesus, Christ the Lord, eternal God, our Savior. (John 3:16) His incomprehensible gift results in salvation, in glory, in eternal life, for those who believe in Jesus Christ.  The angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of…