6:29, May 12 2010 by Althea DeBrule
It has been said that critics are “do nothing” people. If you are trying to accomplish anything great, you will be criticized by those who are doing nothing. Your motives will be questioned and your character may be assaulted. Take these steps to successfully handle criticism on the job and in life [...]
6:37, April 14 2010 by Althea DeBrule
Ever had moments when you were unable to act and at a loss about what to do next? Are you currently experiencing one of these bewildering and lonely occasions? You don’t have to give in to despair. God’s First-Aid is available to heal your aching heart and mend your hurting soul [...]
6:25, April 12 2010 by Althea DeBrule
Does rest elude you? Are you having trouble finding quiet resting places? This prayer focus will help you give attention to the blessings God has provided through quiet resting places. Use it to find your special places of renewal, refreshment and communion [...]
6:57, March 26 2010 by Althea DeBrule
Hopelessness causes despair, a belief that no better way exists of resolving a problem, situation or circumstance. When things are hopeless, we tend to lose our desire to try and therefore just give up. We doubt that any help is possible. We’re heartsick and overflowing with pain and sorrow [...]
6:25, March 15 2010 by Darnell
An inspirational poem by Darnell DeBrule: Where is it? Oh, where can it be? Why does the very thing I’m looking for seem to escape me [...]
6:08, March 5 2010 by Althea DeBrule
Many Christians have a one-sided view of what God means by a “calling”. They think it is something God has designed specifically for them to do for the rest of their lives, and if only they could find out what it is, they would be anchored securely in the center of God’s will [...]
6:31, November 2 2009 by Althea DeBrule
My own excellent father is at home with the LORD. He left us on September 30th after a short battle with colon cancer. Neither he nor we knew the severity of his illness and were quite surprised when he was diagnosed three weeks before his death. Even now, those of us who remain are still reeling from the shock and suddenness of it all; but we still rejoice for we know that daddy is now at home with The LORD, living in the shelter of the Most High and resting in the shadow of the Almighty (Psalm 91:1) [...]
6:23, October 19 2009 by Althea DeBrule
I am about to share with you a secret. This secret is the foundation to life. Our lives are built and destroyed based on this secret. So what is the secret you ask? It’s called FAITH. Faith is the fundamental aspect of the human existence. Without it, we give up. If it is misplaced, we wither and die…
6:53, October 14 2009 by Althea DeBrule
Whenever we think or ponder about something in God’s Word, we are actually meditating. Our thoughts determine our choices and subsequent behavior; so what we think about is very important. Throughout the Scriptures, we are exhorted to meditate. Joshua 1:8 says that we are to meditate on God’s word day and night so that we can learn, understand and obey His commands. This requires focused effort on our part…
6:52, September 25 2009 by Althea DeBrule
Are you filled with doubt and uncertain about the future? Do you have a tendency to worry or get stressed over the smallest inconvenience? Scripture tells us that when we worry, we demonstrate a lack of faith and trust in the Lord and His sufficiency [...]
6:03, September 21 2009 by Althea DeBrule
Many homemakers maintain the household budget, pay bills, handle banking responsibilities, tax filings, and other financial matters; but it doesn’t just take a homemaker to do so. If you are responsible for financial management in your household whether it includes one or several people, consider using these tools to help you plan and manage household purchases and meet other financial needs [...]