Author: ruthbillingsley

Something that makes a good situation even better is called “icing on the cake!” We see the hand of God in the sky, on the earth, and in our lives. His blessings on us are reflected in how He cares for nature.  Nature gives us a glimpse of the God, who is in control, and lets us…

Part Three Proverbs 3:27-35 How to Live in a Proper Relationship with our Neighbors Who are our neighbors? Everyone Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due. When it is in your power, your hand will see them through. Our good works must be non-judgmental. We have all needed help at one…

Part Two Proverbs 3:9-26 This week we will list ways we can honor God. 1.  With our material goods (verses 9-10) Honor the Lord with all that you have, you possess, With all of your produce and then you will be blessed.   So your barns will be filled with all kinds of good food. Your…

Proverbs 3:1-8 The book of Proverbs is God’s wisdom for today’s world.  Even though written 3,000 years ago, His Word still speaks to us and gives us advice through His eternal truths. God’s Laws   Do not forget My laws, for then you will have peace. Keep My commands within and your days will increase.  …

Your love, Lord, reaches to the heavens, Your faithfulness to the lofty skies. Your righteousness is like the mountains, Your justice like the great deep-so wise.   O Lord, You preserve both man and beast. How priceless is Your unfailing love. All men find refuge under Your wings And feast on Your bounty from above….

The Lord Himself is God, Therefore, know it this day. Treasure Him in your heart. Believe and obey.   He is God in heaven And below on the earth, For there is no other, So great is His worth.   Keep all His commandments, All of His statutes too. He commands us each day And…

The Lord is my refuge. How can you say to me, Fly away like a bird To your mountain safely flee?   The wicked bend their bows. Their arrows are now set. They shoot from the shadows. The upright in heart they threat.   Look at our foundations. They are being destroyed. What can the…

  Jesus is the Answer. We’ve heard so many say. He was the answer long ago And still, He is today.   Everywhere you look, all throughout history, we see men and women of God who have stood firm and followed Jesus.  Their stories inspire us to have faith, confidence in what we hope for, and…

Rejoicing in God’s Care Psalm 107:33-43 Rivers to desert, Flowing springs made dry. Fruitful land to salt For wicked men lie. Desert to water, Parched ground into springs. He brings the hungry To live there and sing. What a contrast between these two verses. God is demonstrating His all-powerful wisdom through His judgment and His…

Souls in a Storm Psalm 107:23-32 Others went to sea. Sailed on merchant ships. They saw the Lord’s works And deeds on their trips. These people were just going about their business when a storm strikes. Bob and I experienced a storm at sea on a cruise ship.  It woke us up in the middle of the…