Each fall for countless generations, Cornish gleaners would hear a familiar euphoric cry from the master of the harvest:  “Yma genef! Yma genef! Yma genef!”  This jubilant shout signified that the last crop had been cut, so field laborers would gather to lift up their own joyous reply because their season of toil had ended, and […]

But blessed are those who trust in the Lord and have made the Lord their hope and confidence.Jeremiah 17:7 For many people, summer is typically a season for rest and relaxation.  Sunshine is plentiful, and the outdoors beckon.  Even if a vacation isn’t in the plans, trips to the beach, lake, or river are definitely […]

So, God has given both His promise and His oath. These two things are unchangeable because it is impossible for God to lie. Therefore, we who have fled to Him for refuge can have great confidence as we hold to the hope that lies before us.Hebrews 6:18 (New Living Translation)   Promise-breaking starts way too early […]