It was bound to happen. When the last baby turned five, she would start kindergarten, and I would need to decide to stay home or return to the workforce. It isn’t an easy decision. I haven’t worked since I was thirty-seven weeks pregnant with our twins, almost nine years ago.…
“And the barrel of meal wasted not, neither did the cruse of oil fail, according to the word of the LORD, which he spake by Elijah.” I Kings 17:16 After checking her cupboard and realizing that there was only enough meal and oil to prepare a cake for her and…
But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19 As a young person, Camp Meeting was a highlight of every summer. It was a great blessing when we had a missionary family there. I can remember the year when Brother and…
“For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise.” Hebrews 10:36 I’ve left this need until the last, because it is not the easiest thing to talk about. It has been said that we should never pray for patience,…
“Although the fig tree shall not blossom, neither shall fruit be in the vines; the labour of the olive shall fail, and the fields shall yield no meat; the flock shall be cut off from the fold, and there shall be no herd in the stalls: Yet I will rejoice…
“Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.” John 14:27 Continuing our look at the most important needs that we have and know that God will…
“If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.” James 1:5 As we continue to look at our greatest needs, I am sure that we all agree that wisdom is on everyone’s list. This…
“But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:19. We often quote this scripture, or hear it quoted in the context of trusting the Lord to meet all our physical, financial, and other needs. And it is a comfort to…
“But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:19 Yesterday, I wrote about being faithful to bring our tithes and offerings to the Lord, and that He would supply all our needs and never leave us forsaken. When our younger…