“For the Lord himself will come down from heaven, with a loud command, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet call of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first. After that, we who are still alive and are left will be caught up together with them in the clouds […]
There once was a man named George Thomas, pastor in a small New England town. One Resurrection Sunday morning he came to the church carrying a rusty, bent, old bird cage, and set it by the pulpit. Eyebrows were raised and, as if in response, Pastor Thomas began to speak… “I was walking through town […]
Malachi 3:3 says: “He will sit as a refiner and purifier of silver.” This verse puzzled some women in a Bible study and they wondered what this statement meant about the character and nature of God. One of the women offered to find out the process of refining silver and get back to the group […]
A young soldier found himself in a terrible battle. The enemy was soundly defeating this young man’s platoon. He and his comrades found themselves hastily retreating from the battlefield in defeat, running away in fear of their very lives. The enemy gave chase. This young man ran hard and fast, full of fear and desperation, […]
Wishing to encourage her young son’s progress on the piano, a mother took the small boy to a concert featuring a renowned pianist. After they were seated, the mother spotted a friend in the audience and walked down the aisle to greet her. Seizing the opportunity to explore the wonders of the concert hall, the […]
Father, You are the Almighty, the creator of everything. Yet you still care about me! Thank you for the many mercies that you have granted to me. I come before you now for ____________________________, who is ill, Lord. He (she) is very sick, not only in body, but also in spirit. Touch him (her), dear […]
Lord, nothing is hidden from You. You see my heart and you know my mind and spirit. I feel like I am in such a deep, dark hole. When I look up, I cannot see the light of day nor the stars in the sky at night. Help me, my Lord and my God! Lift […]
Maybe a family member or dear friend is ill; perhaps you are experiencing financial difficulties; maybe you are overburdened and still cannot say no … Blessed are You, oh Lord my God. Lord, I am weak and scarcely have the strength to go on. This situation, this trial, is more than I can bear. Lord, […]
No weapon that is formed against me shall prosper and every tongue that arises against me in judgment I do condemn. This is my heritage as a servant of the Lord and my righteousness is from You, O Lord of Hosts. If there are those who have been speaking or praying against me, or seeking […]
Welcome to Sarah’s Letter! Loving greetings to you in the most precious Name of Jesus Christ, the Name above all names! Once a dad gave his son a gift on his birthday. It was a do-it-yourself little boat. The young boy spent many hours building it into a beautiful little sailboat, crafting it down […]