by Kevin Murray | Mar 22, 2016 | Encouragement
“And not only this, but we also exult in our tribulations, knowing that tribulation brings about perseverance; and perseverance, proven character; and proven character, hope; and hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out within our hearts...
by Kevin Murray | Feb 17, 2016 | Life Lessons
A typical winepress in Biblical times consisted of two large vats—one in which the grapes were thrown to be trodden, and another positioned to collect the juices that poured forth. It was an indelicate but highly effective process. When we look around at the depravity...
by Kevin Murray | Jan 13, 2016 | Life Lessons
Insightful tongues warn of the dangers of letting high and mighty words get in the way of the message when writing about God. Glad those aren’t the kind in my writings. I would be aghast and discomposed to exorbitant proportions were it so. Now I love words, as the...
by Kevin Murray | Dec 28, 2015 | Prayer
To All, “In His hand is the life of every living thing and the breath of all mankind.” These penetrating words were spoken by Job in the midst of great calamity, and they are our reminder in 2015 that the troubling times of this world are no match for our sovereign,...
by Kevin Murray | Dec 15, 2015 | Life Lessons
The quavering bleat of a sheep is an emotive, vulnerable cry it uses to signal the shepherd. It is a bleat of dependency, a calling out to be rescued and for its needs to be met by another. Ultimately, it is a bleat of faith. I cry out a lot, but not in the way of a...
