The old has gone, and the new is here. And, quite frankly, I’m glad. 2023 was a doozy. Death, cancer, ill health, ER visits, a bomb threat at school, allergic reactions, unexpected financial expenses––the foundations of our house slipped, and we had to restabilize the whole house. Consequently, the dollars flew from our bank account, leaving us tightening the budget …
You are Appointed
You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you so that you might go and bear fruit—fruit that will last—and so that whatever you ask in my name the Father will give you John 15:16 NIV Half Moon Bay, California, is the pumpkin patch capital of the United States. Each year, it hosts the annual World …
Using Our Skills Wisely
These two passages reflect that God gives us all skills, and we can use them for the work of the kingdom. The Lord chose Bezalel and filled him with wisdom and understanding. He was gifted with knowledge and all kinds of skills to complete the work. Then we read of Jesus relating a story about a businessman who was going …