I don’t much like storms and even less darkness. I hold on tight to life’s rudder fearing the creeping in of weakness. But God, who loves me more than He loves Himself knows every turn that lies ahead. Oh for just a bit more patience of Christ for there is no fear when I trust…
Category: Comfort
Comfort and Joy
In the church my dad attended years ago they loved singing: The Comforter has come, the Comforter has come! The Holy Ghost from Heav’n, the Father’s promise giv’n; Oh, spread the tidings ’round, wherever man is found— The Comforter has come! Frank Bottome 1890 God is near to comfort. But if we look to…
Our Comforting God
Do you ever wonder while passing through a night of tears what good could ever come of it? Does it seem that just when you had hopes things would get better – another crisis appeared? Why would a loving God purposely allow us to suffer? I can still remember going to church, the first Sunday…
Never too late to Leave a Legacy
“If we knew how great the grandkids would be we’d have had them first!” some people say. For a parent exhausted and discouraged by years of struggling with just getting it right for a day, even one hour of grandparenting can feel lile the balm of Gilead! What can be more refreshing than pushing your…
It is Well with My Soul
With yet another sad and violent event to contend with in America our greatest hope and only refuge is the Lord Jesus Christ. Only He can comfort. Only He can guide. Only he knows the path that lies ahead. I found this hymn to be a great comfort and encouragement to me tonight. I pray…
