Balanced Living

What “Is Risen” Means #1 of 4

Hi all,Early Christians in Rome were buried outside the city in the catacombs. A catacomb is an underground burial chamber, connected by tunnels, and

Nehemiah #3

Hi all,The way they rebuilt the wall is so helpful for us today as we change course or rebuild our lives. It is amazing how many helpful things we can

Nehemiah #2

Hi all,We left Nehemiah with the intention of returning to Jerusalem to build up the protective walls of the city. This is a type of you and I

Nehemiah and the Lord’s Recent Word

Hi all,In last month's e-newsletter I shared one of the things the Lord spoke to me concerning 2023, in part: “Strengthen what

According to Your Faith #4 of 4

Hi all,Have you ever felt like the Lord gave you a promise for a loved one, perhaps years ago, but now that person is not walking with the Lord? Have

According to Your Faith #3 of 4

Hi all,God doesn't test us with evil, but He does test us. Within the test we find an opportunity for growth according to your faith. In James 1:

According to Your Faith #2 of 4

Hi all,We often hide behind our fear while telling ourselves and others we are in faith. Sometimes we hide behind fear and blame whatever our troubles

According to Your Faith #1 of 4

Hi all,In the late 1980's I was the pastor of a small church in a rural community in eastern Colorado. Though the church was doing well, it was an

Weaving Life #4 of 4

Hi all,In our study of the Lord weaving our lives together to accomplish His will, we now come to our last example.It is about not feeling compelled

Weaving Life #3 of 4

Hi all,Have you lived long enough to understand how a tiny, everyday decision can have a life changing effect? Sometimes for good and sometimes for

Weaving Life #2 of 4

Hi all,This is the story of God's long memory; His ability to keep His promises. If you feel the Lord has given you promises about a loved one, but

Elijah and the Whirlwind, # 3 of 3

Hi all,Elijah and Elisha have now left Gilgal in II Kings 2, and arrive in Bethel. Bethel means 'house of God'. Bethel is where Jacob saw a

Elijah and the Whirlwind, #2 of 3

Hi all,We left Elijah and Elisha walking away from the border area, Gilgal. I've been sharing how we can't live with one foot in the past and one in

Elijah and the Journey to the Whirlwind, #1 of 3

Hi all,Today we talk about the process of our walk with the Father God and with the Lord Jesus. Paul stated in I Corinthians 10: 11 that the

Understanding America’s “Christian Patriot” Movement #2 of 2

Hi all,I conclude this little study with: Using the Courts - the short cut to get what you wantThose vying for their ‘rights’ to be recognized

Understanding America’s “Christian Patriot” Movement #1 of 2

Hi all,This is an attempt to explain in part why American Christians and American politics are so closely linked, focusing on 3 main points. It will

The Word of Life – What We Have #3 of 3

Hi all,There are several Greek words translated 'life' in the New Testament. For example, one is 'bios', which refers to physical life. It is the root

The Word of Life – What We Have #2 of 3

Hi all,Last week I asked the question: Why did you get saved? And secondly, has the reason you walk with God now changed since you first believed?When