Please hope with us~

Elijah was a man who hoped perfectly; hoped against hope until the abundant answer came. He continued, in the very face of darkness and perplexity, to expect, because the very God of hope lived in him and expected through him. And he was not ashamed, for it came to pass the seventh time his servant said, “Behold, there ariseth a little cloud out of the sea about the size of a man’s hand,” and in a little while the heaven was black with clouds and there was a great rain!

Can you count God faithful when only the still small voice speaks? When there is neither wind, earthquake, nor fire? Can you start when you see the cloud no bigger than a man’s hand? Can you say, “There is nothing.’ But I wait on Thee, My mind is particularly in the dark regarding the way I am to take, but Thou knowest. Unto Thee do I look up!”

Happy New Year

...the western skyline on my way home from the Castle.

As we embark on a New Year have you considered where the path leads? Will it be the prosperity of living The Great American Dream?....or more like the sinking of the Titanic? Who will travel with you, or will you go alone? Will there be beds of fragrant roses or terror on every side?
Let me share with you some thoughts from "Springs in the Valley".....that will give you hope and peace along the way.....

JESUS never sends a man ahead alone. "Follow Me, let's go on together, you and I." He has been everywhere that we are called to go. His feet have trodden down a smooth path through every experience that comes to us. He knows each road, and knows it well; the valley road of disappointment with its dark shadows; the steep path of temptation down through the rocky ravines and slippery gullies; the narrow path of pain, with the brambly thorn bushes so close on each side, with their slash and sting; the dizzy road along the heights of victory; the old beaten road of commonplace daily routine. Everyday paths He has trodden and glorified, and will walk anew with each of us. The only safe way to travel is with Him alongside and in control. --S.D. Gordon

As you look out ahead and attempt to SEE what is around the next corner, please be reminded that God often works "in the dark".....He doesn't often let us SEE what is ahead. Remember also that FAITH is NOT sight....in fact, they are rarely friends! But in all things, remember that He will never leave nor forsake us. Go back to the basics of what you know about our Lord Jesus....and know that you are not alone in 2008! You are held in the mighty Hands of the One Who created you, loves you, died for you, and will sustain you....until we see Him face to face in glory!

Praise His Wonderful Name!~