Blessing

Blessing (illustration)

Thomas J. Watson, Sr. died six weeks after naming his son as the new head of IBM, the company the elder Watson had led for more than forty years. The junior Watson said his promotion made him “the most frightened man in America.” But he took the helm and led IBM into …

Moody - Need Filled by The Spirit Because I Leak (illustration)

D L Moody was once asked why he urged Christians to be filled constantly with the Holy Spirit. “Well,” he said, “I need a continual infilling because I leak!” He pointed to a water tank which had sprung a leak. “I’m like that!” he said. It’s a …

Your Food Stamps Will be Stopped (illustration)

A few years ago, a letter appeared in the national news that was sent to a deceased person by the Indiana Department of Social Services. It read as follows: Your food stamps will be stopped effective March 1992 because we received notice that you passed away. May God bless …

Susannah Wesley Prayed 1 hr Each Day For Her Children (illustration)

Susannah Wesley, mother of John Wesley spent one hour each day praying for her 17 children. In addition, she took each child aside for a full hour every week to discuss spiritual matters. No wonder two of her sons, Charles and John, were used of God to bring blessing to all of En …

The Turtle on Top of a Fence Post (illustration)

Alex Haley, the author of “Roots,” had an unusual picture hanging on his office wall. It was a picture of a turtle on top of a fence post. When asked, “Why is that there?” Alex Haley answered, “Every time I write something significant, every time I re …

IBM Head Blessed by His Dad’s Confidence (illustration)

Thomas J. Watson, Sr. , died six weeks after naming his son as the new head of IBM, the company the elder Watson had led for more than forty years. The junior Watson said his promotion made him “the most frightened man in America.” But he took the helm and led IBM i …

How God Provided When we Didn’t Have Money (illustration)

When we first started as home missionaries, helping local churches with their youth programs, we only had $100 of promised support per month. This was not enough money to rent a place to live so the Lord provided a rent free farm house, through a generous Christian widow lady, fo …

Bless Your Little Heart (illustration)

Johnny’s first day of school the class was to put their right hands over their hearts & repeat the Pledge of Allegiance. The teacher watched the children as he started the pledge, “I pledge allegiance to the flag...” She stopped when she noticed Johnny’s right han …