Many times young Christians are led to believe that now that they belong to Christ they will no longer have problems and heartache. Nothing could be farther from the truth! Tragedy comes to every living human being, and Christians are not exempt.
Glorify God in Tragedy
April 28th, 2012Glorify God
April 21st, 2012Much of the time, I find that we make Christian living a lot more complex than God intended it to be. For example, we know that we were created to glorify God, but we often fumble and falter wondering, How do I do that? Do I read my Bible more? Sing more hymns? (And do choruses count or must it strictly be the old hymns?) Should I pray more? Witness more often? Eat certain foods? Wear certain clothing? Smile more? Or should I actually smile less because Christians are to be sober minded? What? How? When do I glorify God?
Living for the Risen Lord
April 17th, 2012Last weekend we celebrated Easter. Perhaps since then you haven’t given the death, burial, and resurrection of Christ much thought. After all, the holiday is over and the new week brought other things to deal with and think about; but let’s never forget that the resurrection of Christ should motivate us to live every day for Him. This is the very heart of our Christian faith and must become our way of life.
Happy Easter!
April 7th, 2012Recently a wonderful story came my way and I’d like to share it with you.
Jeremy was born with a twisted body and a slow mind. At the age of 12 he was still in second grade, seemingly unable to learn. His teacher, Doris Miller, often became exasperated with him. He would squirm in his seat, drool, and make grunting noises. At other times, he spoke clearly and distinctly, as if a spot of light had penetrated the darkness of his brain. Most of the time, however, Jeremy just irritated his teacher.
Jesus Prayed for You
April 6th, 2012One of the most amazing things about the events surrounding the death of the Lord Jesus Christ is His final prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane (John 17). There, in the midst of all His agony over what He knew was coming, Jesus prayed for you.
The Old Teacup
March 24th, 2012As I sit here writing this morning, I’m enjoying a cup of Earl Grey tea—my favorite—in my new teacup. When I spotted it on the shelf at the thrift store, it was rather ugly. I debated about buying it because it was ordinary and certainly was not useable at that point. In fact, it was dirty and stained, but since it was only a $1.00, I decided to buy it, take it home and try to clean it up.
My To-Do List
March 10th, 2012Ugh! Right now I’m feeling pulled in so many directions. It seems that no matter where I look, there are things that need to be done and each one is labeled “URGENT”. Thankfully I know that this too shall pass and this intensity won’t last forever. Whew! That’s a relief. But how do I get through each day when my list is long and my time is short?
God’s Love Casts Out All Fear, Part 2
February 25th, 2012In times of worry and fear, remembering that I am a child of God and focusing on His strong and powerful love brings comfort and hope to my weary heart. When I actually quote or read specific passages from His Word, it’s especially reassuring. Along with that, I find that singing about His great love keeps my fears from overwhelming me.
Although I appreciate and enjoy many of the new choruses, for me the old hymns bring a comfort that is unsurpassed. One of my favorites when I’m anxious is “Wonderful Peace.”
God’s Love Casts Out All Fear
February 18th, 2012I hate to admit it but there are days when I get anxious about things. Thinking about the future and “What if . . .” and “How can I . . .” make my head spin! In those moments, I have to step back and ask myself, “Hmmmm . . . What would Dr. Ann Shorb, the counselor, tell her client to do about this?” Then I must follow my own advice!
First, I have to remember that I am a child of the King. The Bible clearly tells me that as God’s child I have nothing to fear, because God loves me and He will take care of me. His love for me is so strong that He will protect me from anything and everything that is not for my good and for His glory; therefore, I am assured that I am safe and I secure. Then it helps to get into the Word and actually read some of the passages that describe His love for me.
Celebrating 15 Years!
February 3rd, 2012The inscription engraved in my silver business card holder reads, “Success is making dreams come true. February 3, 1997.” A dear friend placed this wonderful little gift in my hands fifteen years ago on the day when I opened the doors to my own counseling practice. Indeed, that was a dream come true. But fifteen years? Is it really possible that much time has passed since Christian Counseling & Educational Services began? It seems we just celebrated our tenth anniversary!
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