Author Archives: stevemidkiff

Sometimes our prayers freeze over. I found the key fob along with the computer etched key of a Chrysler I sold 4 years ago. It was on the bottom of a chest freezer I’ve been cleaning out. I see it … Continue reading →

He has given us his very great and precious promises. 2 Peter 1:4 When a shipbuilder erects a boat, does he do so only to keep it on the scaffolding? No, he builds it to sail the seas and to … Continue reading →

What would happen if we claim we believe in Jesus and then commit suicide. When did the idea start that someone who ended their life would go to hell, no matter what faith the person professed before, yes this certainly … Continue reading →

What if we didn’t have to go looking for God’s presence? What if you could enjoy it all the time? Glenna Marshall’s awakening to God’s presence began in the depths of winter. Rereading her journal, she realized that for six … Continue reading →

Now God has us where he wants us, Our Lord has all the time in this world And God has all eternity in Heaven to shower grace and kindness on us in Christ Jesus. Saving us is all God’s idea, … Continue reading →

Blessed is the one whose strength is in You Lord… who passing through the valley of weeping, make it a well. Psalm 84:5, 6 Mrs. Cowman points out That comfort is not experienced lightly We must go down into “depths” … Continue reading →

I watched intently as someone I know was deposed This poem from an unknown source came to mind Finding joy in our Advocate The day I went to court, and stood before the Judge… I tried to gain His favor. … Continue reading →

C. S. Lewis wrote in _ That Hideous Strength_ “They have an engine called “the Press” whereby the people are deceived. Babies die without being heard of. the whole world is under the control of the evil one 1 John … Continue reading →

Is being filled with the Spirit displayed in passive, gentle expressions? But Paul, filled with the Spirit, looked intently at him and said, And Paul said “You son of the devil, you enemy of all righteousness, you are full of … Continue reading →

“If you are intolerant of intolerant people then you are intolerant and doing the same thing you accuse of others.” Tim Keller