“By faith we see the hand of God…A place where peace and justice reign. We will stand as children of the promise; We will fix our eyes on Him, our soul’s reward. Till the race is finished and the work is done, We’ll walk by faith and not by sight.” “Comfort, comfort My people, says…
Category: By His Design Blog
New Year’s Plans?
After the shouts of “Happy New Year!” many begin January anticipating a new year of opportunity and blessing. While only natural, some still bear the weight of last year’s burdens. Just because the calendar flipped a page doesn’t mean all our problems and concerns vanish. When daily routines are overshadowed by tragic or traumatic events,…
From Pastors Interviewed:
When people experience tragedy in their lives, how do they typically respond? Many who experience loss in life find themselves desperate for answers… Any answers. People who’ve had more than one loss in quick succession begin doubting if there’s a God who cares. People dealing with the loss of a home are confused and don’t…
A Lasting Embrace
For I am convinced that neither death nor life…the present nor the future, nor any powers…nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God…” (Romans 8:38-39) “Day is done, gone the sun, From the lake, from the hills, from the sky, All is well, safely rest; God…
Ambition Transformed
For those in political life, Washington D.C. represents the apex of power. Some come to it with a well-planned strategy, connections, and all too often, ruthlessness. Chuck Colson, the founder of Prison Fellowship, was one such individual. However, God had His own plan. A redemptive one. Like Saul, Colson’s cause was misguided and served his…
Follow in Faith
When was the last time you knew God was asking you to accept a challenge and your initial reaction wasn’t apprehension? Even when we’re sure the prompting comes from God, not a human source, we may wonder, “How can I possibly?” Though we’d done years of ministry, when this new call came to my husband…
Miracle Birth
With all the medical advances at our disposal in modern society, it’s easy to lose sight of giving birth as a miracle of life. Women do it every day–in hospitals aided by starched personnel or squatting i n a hut in some forgotten Third-World country. Births are common occurrences Yet, when my husband and I were…
Return…and I’ll Return to You
Have you ever been treated with contempt when you thought you were being gracious? Your heart was right, and the act sacrificial, but those on the receiving end didn’t welcome the gesture. In fact, you were met with hostility. When this happens, depending on the parties involved, the sting can be lethal. “How could they…