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The Gospel Changes Everything
The sign in front of the church proclaimed “The Gospel changes everything.” I drove on thinking about that. In my life, the Gospel has changed everything. It changed my status – I once was lost, but now I am found. It changed my destination – I was bound for Hell, but now […]
Beth Mims
Oct 19, 20201 min read
Press On!
The Apostle Paul had all the credentials for earthly success. Every part of the Mosaic law had been followed when he was born into the Israeli tribe of Benjamin. He grew and learned at the feet of Gamaliel, a prominent Jewish teacher. He became a Pharisee, one of the religious leaders in the nation. Paul […]
Beth Mims
Oct 18, 20202 min read
Beyond the Temporary
Falling leaves and somewhat cooler breezes (I live in Florida) remind me that seasons change, and time passes. Flowers that I rejoiced over in Spring now look a little worse for wear. We put away the hummingbird feeder today knowing that they are moving on to other locales for the winter. Mornings are dawning later, […]
Beth Mims
Oct 14, 20202 min read
Forgive Me
Psalm 51:4 – Against Thee, Thee only, have I sinned, and done this evil in Thy sight:” When we sweep away all of the world’s debris that clutters our hearts and emotions, we come to the realization that our sin is direct rebellion to God’s ownership of our lives. We like to lessen the blackness […]
Beth Mims
Oct 12, 20203 min read
Monday Morning Prayer
Father, My soul is full today – full of the beauty of Your world – the majesty and warmth of the wind blowing tendrils of moss over branches preparing for winter – full of longing to be close to You. and, Father, so full of questions, doubts, and fears – questions about life, […]
Beth Mims
Oct 11, 20201 min read
In His Hands
My times are in Your hand: The hard times and the good, Abundant times and dry. Through laughing and through grieving, In singing and in silence, My times are in Your hand, and there I rest. My times are in Your hand – Secure and never failing, […]
Beth Mims
Oct 8, 20202 min read
Making God Happy
We were walking to the bus at the end of the school day, and I was holding first-grader Bryan’s hand. His hand was in mine because that is the only way that I could be assured that he was in line and with the rest of the class. Our day had been troublesome at best. […]
Beth Mims
Oct 6, 20203 min read
Thoughts from John 21
The excitement was over. The disciples had lived through the horror of the arrest and trial, witnessed the agony of the cross, and experienced the resurrection at the tomb and through their own interactions with the resurrected Christ. Now what? They didn’t see Him everyday like before. They probably felt like they were living in limbo […]
Beth Mims
Oct 5, 20203 min read
Monday Morning Prayer
Today is a struggle, Lord.I confess that the aches and pains of life are taking a toll on my heart.I feel the fingers of futility clutching at my soul, and I am too tired to fight.But God (I love those two words), You are not too tired. You do not slumber or sleep, and You […]
Beth Mims
Oct 4, 20201 min read
All Sufficient Savior
Jesus, Savior, all sufficient –ever meeting every need.Caring for our every sorrowas we follow where He leads. Mercies, new, at each dawning.Grace enough for every day.Though our trials may be many,He is Shine that lights our way. On the cross He hung in torment,God’s own sacrificial Lamb.Paid the price for our salvation –Gave His life, […]
Beth Mims
Sep 30, 20201 min read
Monday Morning Prayer
Father, I am weak, but You are strong. I ask for Your strength today. Strength to hope when despair threatens. Strength to love when confronted by hatred or misunderstanding. Strength to find joy when sorrow overwhelms. I am small, but You are great. Help me remember You are bigger that the problems […]
Beth Mims
Sep 27, 20201 min read
Fruit
We planted the Satsuma tree last winter. It was already at fruit-bearing size so we began anxiously nurturing it, hoping for a harvest. Throughout spring and summer, we watered and fertilized. We picked off bugs and caterpillars and worried over the curling leaves. We guarded each bloom, and we were ecstatic when the first tiny […]
Beth Mims
Sep 24, 20202 min read
Only a Father
Only a Father could know my heart and love me anyway. Only a Father could see my sin and choose to pay my penalty. Only a Father could feel my hurt and soothe my wounded spirit. Only a Father could touch my heart and let me know He loves me more. […]
Beth Mims
Sep 23, 20201 min read
Celebrating God’s Beauty
As I begin to feel the change in the air signaling a new season, I can’t help but thrill at the beauty that God has shared with us. Man’s masterpieces are rare, and we lock them up in museums. God scatters His creations abundantly – each one a unique testimony to His creative power and […]
Beth Mims
Sep 23, 20201 min read
Consider Him
Encouragement from Hebrews 12:1-4 – Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which does so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us (Hebrews 12:1). We need to let go of […]
Beth Mims
Sep 21, 20201 min read
Today’s Task
Today, I will rest my HOPE in God even though the path I take may carry me through the darkest trial. I will TRUST Him as the Light in my darkness and as my Sure Deliverer. I will LOVE Him, my Redeemer and my Salvation. Be quiet my heart – You are held […]
Beth Mims
Sep 20, 20201 min read
Friendship
Thank You, Father, for friendship. Thank You for those special people You have sent to touch my life in such a precious way. Thank You for the tears, the burdens, the prayers, the laughter, the joy we have shared. Thank You, Father, for because of them I understand the sacredness of my friendship with You […]
Beth Mims
Sep 16, 20201 min read
Eye Check Up
I looked and saw the failure of mankind. I counted every trouble and mishap. So focused on the problems, I despaired – overcome with hopelessness and fear. Then I looked to Jesus, Who gave me eyes of love. Where I saw failure, He showed me opportunity. In every trouble, He revealed a ministry. And as […]
Beth Mims
Sep 14, 20201 min read
Monday Morning Prayer
Father, Today I pray for grace – grace to listen before I speak; grace to hear the heart behind the words; grace to soothe the ruffled and diffuse the ticked; grace to accomplish Your purpose rather than my plan. I pray for wisdom – wisdom to see and know Truth; […]
Beth Mims
Sep 13, 20201 min read
Monday Morning Prayer
Father, Today I pray for grace – grace to listen before I speak; grace to hear the heart behind the words; grace to soothe the ruffled and diffuse the ticked; grace to accomplish Your purpose rather than my plan. I pray for wisdom – wisdom to see and know Truth; […]
Beth Mims
Sep 13, 20201 min read
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