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What is Behind that Life-Changing Breath of Wind?

by bonnernaz

I have a story I’d like to share that comes from Carla Grace, that’s rather heartwarming. It reminds us that miracles happen all around us, all the time. We should be thankful! Two years ago in downtown Denver my friend, Scott, and I saw something tiny and insignificant change the world, but no one else […]

Psalm 27 – Wait for the Lord

by bonnernaz

Scripture & Thought Psalm 27:4 “Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord.” Habakkuk 2:3 “Though it linger, wait for it; it will certainly come and will not delay.”   Sometimes the longer we wait for a promise from God to be fulfilled; the more glorious is His answer. […]

He is the God of All Comfort

by bonnernaz

Let’s keep “keeping on” as we journey the road of this Lenten season. God is at work! His Spirit is moving all over the place, and we have been experiencing the outpouring of His Spirit in our services! May God help us to stay sensitive to His leading and promptings in our lives, that He […]

Matthew 7 – Ask, and keep asking

by bonnernaz

Scripture & Thought Matthew 7:11 (NKJV) “If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father who is in heaven give good things to those who ask Him!” Notice these words from John Wesley’s journal: “My horse was very lame, and my head did ache […]

2 Peter 1 – From renewal to excellence

by bonnernaz

Scripture & Thought 2 Peter 1:3 “His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness.” Philip Dormer Stanhope was the 4th Earl of Chesterfield. History remembers him as Lord Chesterfield. In his book, Letters to His Son, Chesterfield wrote these […]

2 Peter 3 – God keeps His promises

by bonnernaz

Scripture & Thought 2 Peter 3:9 “The Lord is not slow in keeping his promises, as some understand slowness. He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.” Pamela McQuade: “Of all the promises we make and break, perhaps the most tragic are those we make to God…And yet we keep […]

Be Thankful on Your Spiritual Journey

by bonnernaz

As we celebrate Thanksgiving, here are a couple of things I’d like to include to help us think more thankfully… The song by Henry Smith is a good place to start: “Give thanks with a grateful heart; give thanks to the Holy One; give thanks because He’s given Jesus Christ, His Son. Give thanks with a grateful […]

Luke 18 – How close is God?

by bonnernaz

Scripture & Thought Luke 18:9-14 “Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. The Pharisee stood up and prayed about himself…But the tax collector stood at a distance. He would not even look up to heaven, but beat his breast and said, ‘God, have mercy upon me, a […]

It’s Your Choice

by bonnernaz

I believe greatly that it is within our ability to see each new day that we are blessed enough to have with optimism, hope, joy and gladness.  How?  It is done by having a proper perspective. It is easy for anyone to murmur and complain about their own hardships when that is all they focus […]

What’s Your Daily Impact?

by bonnernaz

One thing that we should always remember and keep in mind is that our life is not our own. We are on this earth for a set time according to our life’s purpose. So many people today have goals of simply growing older; retiring from their jobs, enjoying their golden years, etc, but that is […]

Turn All Your Life Over to God

by bonnernaz

So many people today are frustrated with where they are in their life. They wish they were on a better path than they currently are and instead of being joy filled, they find themselves discouraged and feeling defeated.  What we must each understand about our life is that it does not have to stay in the same defeated […]

Never Lose Your Zeal for Life

by bonnernaz

Can you believe it’s October already? Wow! Where does the time go? It seems like yesterday we were just beginning the New Year and all that it would have for us. Now, we’re nearing the end of this year, and looking back on all the blessings that God has poured out on us, and the trials He’s […]

Are You Allowing God to Direct Your Life?

by bonnernaz

When Hannah Whital Smith was visiting a home for the handicapped she saw the children going through exercises. They had strength but no skill to use their strength. Their deficiencies were very apparent as they made all sorts of awkward movements. Now and then, by a happy chance they would make a movement in harmony […]

John 15 – You have been chosen

by bonnernaz

Scripture & Thought John 15:16 “You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit – fruit that will last.”   When it comes to amateur and professional sports, almost everyone wants to be “Number One.” Second place is okay in some circles, but few people ever remember who […]

One Day at a Time

by bonnernaz

I want to encourage us to keep our heads held high and keep looking to the Master for our every need. He will not disappoint, and will be with us every step of the way! In fact, there are moments in life when we become discouraged because we feel overwhelmed with the trials and challenges […]

Ephesians 5 – Making the minutes count

by bonnernaz

Scripture & Thought Ephesians 5:16 “Making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil.” Question: In your work or in your play (or whatever you do), are you counting the minutes, or are you making the minutes count? There is a difference. If you are “counting the minutes,” you are probably bored with […]

Isaiah 7 – God keeps His promises

by Kerry Mueller

Scripture & Thought   Isaiah 7:14 “Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: the virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel.” The birth of a child is not a time for asking questions – unless there are concerns about issues that are unknown […]

Proverbs 3 – A deeper level of trust

by Kerry Mueller

Scripture & Thought Proverbs 3:5-6 “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.” Last month the Discovery Channel broadcasted live the historic two-phase, tightrope walk of Nik Wallenda between two skyscrapers in downtown Chicago, […]

Deuteronomy 4 – His treasured possession

by Kerry Mueller

Scripture & Thought Deuteronomy 14:2 “The Lord has chosen you to be his treasured possession.” This week I read in the four Gospels of the suffering of Christ surrounding Jesus’ crucifixion and wrote down the many ways He suffered shame. The soldiers bound Him and led him away. Some spit at Him, blindfolded Him and […]

Seasons and Living Water

by Kerry Mueller

Spring has definitely sprung! There are wonderful, beautiful signs of it everywhere. Have you noticed? It’s also a great reminder to us that God is in the business of renewing and refreshing His children! The great thing about life is that it continually offers us a second chance. Just because we falter and fail at […]