by Carolyn Rice | Aug 27, 2013 | Uncategorized |
After a time of prayer with a group of people in church, an older man came forward and gave me a hug. He stepped back and said, “I just feel like you need to know, the joy of the Lord is your strength.” I thanked him, and then went into the church service. I continued...
by Carolyn Rice | Jun 11, 2013 | Uncategorized
The temptation to give up was strong. Depression weighed on me like a wet blanket. I couldn’t seem to shake it, and no matter how hard I tried, the hurts played over and over in my head. Being in tears was becoming a way of life. At the Bible college, we were all...
by Carolyn Rice | Apr 12, 2013 | Uncategorized |
The housework seemed overwhelming. Every time I looked, there seemed to be a new mess to clean up. I became overwhelmed, and when I’m overwhelmed, I’m grumpy. One day I said, “Lord, would you help me with this house and everything that needs to get done?” A few days...
by carolyn | Dec 26, 2012 | Uncategorized
Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Christ from the dead (1 Peter 1:3 NIV). You may have had to deal with some hard things lately. But what is your hope...
by carolyn | Nov 1, 2012 | Uncategorized |
Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand (Ephesians 6:13 NKJV). When everything around you looks as if God has forgotten, look up and declare His promises. Don’t let go of the word of...