In Matthew 14, there were five thousand people who needed to be fed. The disciples’ idea: Rely on Man “Send the crowds away, so they can go to the villages and buy themselves some food.“ Jesus’s idea: He can work beyond your limitations. “They do not need to go away. You give them something to eat.” Isaiah 55:8…
Author: Karen E. Young
Sharing the journey of fumbling my way to pleasing Jesus as His follower, as a wife, mother, businesswoman/ entrepreneur, cook/baker, employer, writer, occasional singer, lifelong learner, and aspiring dancer.
You Are The Reason For Christmas
The first word that might come to mind after “Christmas”: “merry”. This season is associated with magical holiday settings, gastronomic festivities, gorgeous “perfect gifts”, love-and-laughter-filled family dinners. But it’s also a time when people’s sorrow could be heightened when circumstances fall short of the world’s Christmas projected images. Bites of Reality… my classmate’s wife just…
Who Can I Run To?
I really liked the 80’s song by Whitney Houston,”Run to You”. It was melodious and romantic. Had I known God’s Word then, the part that says: Psalm 146:3-4 (NIV) 3 Do not put your trust in princes, in human beings, who cannot save. 4 When their spirit departs, they return to the ground; on that very day their plans…
Only To Steal, Kill, and Destroy
It was only when Kuh Ledesma pointed out the word “Only” in John 10:10 that I noticed it was there. I mean I’m sure I saw it before but sometimes getting familiar with verses makes the details blend. (That’s why it’s good to study and review!) John 10:10a The thief comes only to steal and…
Money Matters- Ptr. Joby Soriano
My usually serene friend, Steph, humorously described to me an ad for the Money Matters seminar. It was an actor’s son and a director’s father who starred as a nunchuk-wielding protagonist: I got such a kick out of Steph’s description that I looked up the ad…then acted it out for my friend, Edith. I made Edith giggle…
Praise Pause: God You Are My God
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Katherine “Kata” Inocencio Part 3 : A Private Loving Message For Wives and Mistresses
Part of God’s story in the life of Kata Inocencio is that she once became a mistress. She has since come to know the Lord, accepted Jesus as her Savior AND made Jesus The Lord (a.k.a. Master) of her life. She gave up that wrong relationship. She went through public discipline in her church, confessed her…
Psalm 23 “Japanese Version” for the Busy Person by Toyi Miyashiro
Originally posted on BUTTERFLY IN THE SPRING:
Photo from this site The Lord is my pace-setter: I shall not rush. He makes me stop and rest for quiet intervals He provides me with images of stillness. Which restores my serenity. He leads me in the way of efficiency through calmness of mind And his guidance…
Savoring This Moment of Grace
Dear Lord Thank You for the many graces daily, too numerous to count. Where do I begin? And I don’t see an end. You are gracious daily. I see You through others. I see You through my marriage. I see You through my family. I see You through my friends, my staff, my work. May…
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