The Power of the Cross

I am quoting Charles Stanley when he shared, "I treasure a letter from a former addict who described God's power in his life. One night, just before drugs stole his consciousness, he heard through an open window a single sentence from a radio preacher: "No matter who you are, God loves you and cares about you." Weeks later, while searching for a program on his own radio, he came across a familiar voice. Intrigued, he listened to that entire In Touch broadcast. What happened, in short, is that he got the message, received Christ, cleaned up his life, andreconciled with his family. The cross's power is life-changing. God used a phrase heard in a drug-induced haze to prepare a man's heart. Then, once the Lord had his atttention, He yanked that fellow out of a deep pit of despair!"

S.C.A.R.S. By Ray Boltz

I heard Him call my name. He said, “I’ve come to save you,” but I was so ashamed I turned to walk away. He reached out His hands, and said “I have something to show you,” and what I saw changed my life that day.
I saw His scars, no He didn’t try to hide them, He said, “Come and look inside them, they’re a window to my heart and don’t forget I love you just the way you are,”I knew it must be true; I saw His scars.
I said, “Lord, my scars are deep; I don’t want you to see them so many of them were caused by things I chose to do.”
He said, “Look again at the ones I’m wearing, don’t you know I chose these scars too?”

My Grief and My Comfort

I still grieve everyday for my husband John, who died of cancer in 2002.
“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.” Matthew 5:4
God never intended for us to be strong on our own; He wants us to find courage, hope and strength in Him and His Word.
I have faced loneliness for so long, not seeing the end of the tunnel but through Christ and His Word I find Hope in Him alone.

I am truly lost without Him.
“Courage doesn’t always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, “I will try again tomorrow.” –MaryAnn Radmacher