Author name: timeoftrouble

Some things that God counts: Thoughts by SGC

Reflecting on some things. The older we get the clearer it is that youth and beauty are only for a season. While every old person you see was once a youth, not every youth you see will become an elder. Life is precious in every season- beginning, middle, end – and should never be taken

I’m reminded that He is always moving and working whether or not we see it with our eyes. During Easter, we remember the work of the cross and the victory of the resurrection. By His work (not ours) we are saved. He secured the eternal destiny of “whosoever”, be it a “thief on the next

Lots of heavy things going on right now for many people. The painted sky brings some joy and a reminder that God’s mercies are new every morning. Not everything is good, but He can turn anything around for good. The sun still rises because the darkness has not, nor will it ever, win. Thoughts by

When your ship starts to sink, just remember that your lifeguard walks on water and He will see you to the shore. Thoughts by SGC

According to the first law of thermodynamics, energy cannot be created or destroyed. It can only be transformed from one form to another or transferred from one object to another. If energy is eternal, where does it come from? Most physicists will tell you that the answer is “somewhere” outside of our 3 dimensions of

I believe every door that closed spared you from something, and every plan that fell through was mercy’s way of redirecting. Sometimes things don’t make sense “in the moment,” but it’s all part of a greater plan. Right now, you only see the color you’re on; one day, you’ll see the whole painting, and it’ll

Thinking about how all creation points to the Creator. Look at the birds, they don’t worry. Why should we? They trust God for their daily care, so should we. Note to self: no matter how crazy today gets, look at the birds, and remember! Thoughts by SGC

Your value is not contingent upon any other person’s assessment of it. Seek God’s purpose for your life and live it out. He sees value and worth even in every tiny sparrow and tells you that you are worth so much more. Matthew 10:29-31. In Him, we live and move and have our being. What

“I will lift up my eyes to the hills – from whence comes my help? 2 My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth. 3 He will not allow your foot to be moved; He who keeps you will not slumber. 4 Behold, He who keeps Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep.