There are so many things to be thankful for in this life and yet there is a deceiver that would have us believe differently. The deceiver wants us to be alone, but as believers, Jesus has said, "...and I will be with you always, even until the end of this age." Matthew 28:20b The choice …
Calm | Dale Weerts
The sunrise was amazing! Everything was at peace. My wife and I were in awe of its beauty as we watched this unfold at Ned's Point on Mattapoisett Bay. When my sons were small I used to have them look at the sky and told them to watch as God colored. It's almost unbelieveable how …
Rain | Dale Weerts
Photo by Josh Sorenson on Pexels.com I woke up today and the wind was howling, the rain was falling and the little boat sitting in the ocean was being tossed about its anchor. Everywhere you look, whitecaps flare. The intensity and power of the water and wind are absolutely amazing. Knowing God the Creator …
What Is Hope? | Dale Weerts
In an interview with John Piper, he said, "hope is like a reservoir of emotional strength." So, what is hope? Is it wishful thinking or is there more to it? Maybe there are different definitions of hope. There is worldly hope and biblical hope. Here are three different kinds of hope that Piper shares in …
Sometimes Life Is Hard | Dale Weerts
Sometimes the days feel long. I don't struggle with depression, but sometimes I just feel sad; I feel like nothing ever is going to change. I think that is only natural for people to feel this way. This is when I need to press into God. It is a comfort to know that he is …
Start Where You Are | Dale Weerts
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com "You can't go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending." C.S. Lewis Life can be filled with regrets. We make choices each day and some of those choices end up hurting us. We feel defeated and question who we are and …
Having A Hard Time Focusing? | Dale Weerts
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com Do you ever have those days where you feel like you are lost in a fog? You can see where you are, but cannot see what is in front of you. It is scary as long as you are focused on the fog. You have come to a point of …
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A New Way To Think | Dale Weerts
Humiliating things? This presents a new way to think. Usually, when people talk about or quote this verse they are talking about doing something difficult but positive. Here he is saying that regardless of the circumstances I can do all things because Jesus gives me the strength I will need.
Live Wise
Live wisely among those who are not believers, and make the most of every opportunity. Let your conversation be gracious and attractive so that you will have the right response for everyone. Colossians 4:5-6 NLT https://bible.com/bible/116/col.4.5-6.NLT
Just Wondering…
Just wondering why it is so hard for some to believe in a Creator...a God who intelligently made each of his creations with great thought. Instead, many choose to believe that some kind of explosion in the cosmos leads to the detail in everything around us. If I placed a stuffed giraffe in front of you and …