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Horse crazy girls

Wonderful Christian Books for Horse Crazy Kids

Exceptional books for tweens and teens that offer great story lines as well as sound teaching about both horses and Christian life are few and far between. Author Vicki Watson offers a series of novels specifically targeted to horse crazy girls and the Christian home schooling market. The Sonrise Stables series includes four titles, with more planned for the future.

It’s been four decades since I was a tween or teen, but reading the third book in the series, “Clothed With Thunder”, kept me turning pages until I finished in one sitting. The fourth book, “Tender Mercies”, is on my shelf waiting for my next indulgent interlude.

Review and endorsement…

“You’re taking this Jesus thing too far.”

Living the Gospel in the End Time

Most who profess faith in Jesus Christ have encountered difficulties in relationships with some of their family members and lifelong friends. If you haven’t felt like the odd man out yet, just wait, it’s coming. Those who live in the world cannot understand why you aren’t the same person you used to be — back when you were exactly as they still are today. “What’s gotten into you lately? You’re taking this Jesus thing way too seriously. You act like you’ve been brain-washed. We’re really getting worried about you.”

Will man and dog share heaven?

Animals in Eternity – Romans 8

Will our beloved pets share eternity with us? It’s a question near and dear to my heart as well as millions of other folks. I have two manuscripts going on the topic but neither has been “cleared” yet for takeoff. There are numerous scriptures that must be considered when searching for an answer to the question of animals in heaven.

Unhappy Water Lily

Dangerous Discontent – Water Lily Parable

Do you ever say to yourself, “If only…”? Consider this storyof the water lily who wanted to be a cactus flower that illustrates the perfection of God’s plan.

Victory in Christ

Aspiring to fail like Jesus – Look past the status quo

If you measured the success of Jesus’ earthly ministry using a worldly yardstick it was a colossal failure. To some Jesus was just that guy from Nazareth, and you know, nothing good comes from Nazareth [John 1:46]. The folks with the power and opinions that “mattered” during His ministry were not impressed as much as they were annoyed. Efforts to upset the balance of power are never appreciated by those who presently wield it.

Humans are amazingly consistent when it comes to issues of ego, greed, and power. Horses, on the other hand, are amazingly consistent when it comes to matters of leadership and relationship. Our work to earn worthy leadership status with horses is a work of every day, not something that it is possible to master and retain. The only way to achieve success is to risk being a failure in the eyes of a world that elevates fifteen minutes of You-Tube fame over the life of an unborn child.

Gate to heaven

“The LORD will go before you” into 2013 – 7 Reflections of Faith

Faith is the hope of things unseen, of promises and blessings yet to happen. What better time to reflect on the simple truths and gifts bestowed on you by our Lord, dear brothers and sisters in Christ? Like most recent years, 2012 was full of human tragedy and personal trials for many, both saved and not. And yet — there is Good News!

Christmas gluttony

Christmas today proves the ruler of this world has arrived

Simple, clear analysis of how Christmas traditions became the celebration of the ruler of this world, Satan, and not a celebration of the King of Kings, Jesus Christ.

wild horses threatened

Wild Horses Trust God’s Plan

No other animal except the human has ever evaluated God’s plan and rejected it in favor of their own. Wild horses know better. What happens to them when the wisdom of mankind is allowed to rule?

Hearing God Speak

Does God Speak to You Personally

Years ago I wondered why others “heard” God’s voice personally while I did not. When someone else spoke a message from the Holy Spirit intended for me I recognized it, but I didn’t enjoy direct communication.

Here’s the best way I know to explain it. The Holy Spirit speaks only to Himself. New creations in Jesus Christ are indwelt by the living Spirit of God. It is only possible to communicate with this Spirit if it is already present within. Can Morse Code help improve our spiritual listening skills…

Faith in the storm

Message of faith amid the storm – “Be anxious for nothing”

There is a gathering cloud of anxiety shrouding many in our nation today regardless of affiliation of either faith or politics. Levels of doubt, fear, and worry increase even as the enormity of Hurricane Sandy’s impact continues to spread. Coupled with catastrophic property damage, loss of life, loss of home and/or livelihood, and the presidential election on the horizon, even those who were without stress a few days ago are now experiencing dis-stress. What are we to do? To whom do we look for help?