Author Archives: stevemidkiff

The words of a wise man’s mouth are gracious, but the lips of a fool shall swallow him up. Ecclesiastes 10:12 Medieval royal courts employed a jester, or fool, to entertain the monarch These courtiers used tricks, jokes, and songs … Continue reading →

“There is no comfort in anything apart from enjoying thee and being engaged in thy service; Thou art All in all, and all enjoyments are what to me thou makest them, and no more. I am well pleased with thy … Continue reading →

Prayer causes things to happen that do not happen if the prayers don’t.

Jesus asks us all: Do You Love Me? Jesus said do you love me more than these?” We say: Yes, Master, you know we love You Jesus said: Feed My lambs. Jesus asked a second time: Do you love Me? … Continue reading →

We wrestle not against human impossibilities but against demons Never pray for an easier life—pray to be a stronger person! Never pray for tasks equal to your power—pray for power equal to your tasks. Then doing your work will be … Continue reading →

The reeking stench of death When my first son was born in the mid 1970’s,I worked for Standard Oil driving a tanker truck. The various farms & ranches had fuel tanks & my task was delivering fuel. On some days … Continue reading →

God weighs the mountains of our grief in scales He measures the hills of our tribulation in balances. Everything is ordained by His wisdom And nothing is left to blind chance? No; He knows the end from the beginning. He … Continue reading →

Sometimes mid scenes of deepest gloom,sometimes where Eden’s flowers bloom, by waters calm, o’er troubled sea,still ’tis God’s hand that leadeth me. Lord, I would clasp thy hand in mine,nor ever murmur nor repine; content, whatever lot I see,since ’tis … Continue reading →

Be merciful to us, O God, be merciful to us: for our soul trusts in You: Yes, in the shadow of Your wings (Under Your perfect protection) We will make our refuge, until these calamities be overpast. Make all of … Continue reading →

RECOVERY IS HUMILITY, GRACE & GRATITUDE We show humility by expressing gratitude for undeserved grace It’s been observed that: Recovery is a process of returning to a former healthy state and gratitude should be the result. Receiving a life-giving gift, … Continue reading →