I stand in the lights of great company today to celebrate and fellowship with the lives that Mr. Rubottom touched. Mr. Rubottom stood for so much in so many ways, and today we stand to celebrate and honor him. Like a ripple that spreads with influence,...
Does someone’s grief offend you and does it cause you to or make you feel uncomfortable? Can you imagine the very thing that makes you uncomfortable is the very thing that someone else now has to live with and be around? Grief is neither a crime...
The journey through grief can often feel overwhelming, filled with emotions that ebb and flow like the tides. In moments of deep sorrow, I found wisdom and guidance from God’s counsel, which became my prevailing notion of faith. This transformative truth served as my anchor,...
When God looked at you, He saw someone who could make it. It is often that we dream, but it isn’t often that we see what God saw – at the beginning, at the conception of time. It was a dream that led me to this...
I quietly prayed today for a lady who was sharing some of her medical challenges. My heart listened as she spoke, and I prayed that God would align everything that was out of place in her life; I asked God to bring her healing, comfort,...
As the sun set on this day five years ago in 2020, thoughts of your departure slowly began to set in. It was earlier in the afternoon that you left, a little after 3—3:15 PM, to be exact. As darkness settled, so did life without...
In reflecting on the idea of rest, we recall the Biblical account of Creation, where God took time to rest and reflect after each day’s work in addition to establishing the seventh day of holy rest. This illustrates the importance of rest as a principle...
When we examine the qualities that contribute to a fulfilling life, we find that love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control are among the most significant. Each of these attributes plays a vital role in shaping our interactions with ourselves and others,...
To dwell in the secret place of the Most High God is to find solace in the comforting shadows of the Almighty. In this sanctuary, the Lord becomes your refuge and safe haven, the only wise God in whom you can fully trust. In choosing peace,...
There’s been such a profound journey, hasn’t there? A tapestry woven with countless layers of experience—pain, discomfort, heartache, and disappointment. Yet, amidst it all, we find threads of joy and moments of sadness, patches of peace and glimmers of hope. It’s truly remarkable how we...