Each of us have challenges from family, work and different aspects of life that have the potential to sap the strength, joy and peace right out of us. Because of this, we sometimes come up short when it comes to encouraging others. Author John Eldridge says, “Life drains us dry—and we just accept it as …
“Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life.” (Proverbs 4:23) Your heart matters to God. We should do everything we can to protect our hearts from darkness. This is very hard, perhaps impossible, if we go solo. We must ask God to help. “…The Lord is near. Do not be …
I don’t know about you, but I become uncomfortable around people when they appear to have the perfect marriage, the perfect family, and the perfect consistency in their relationship with Christ. I’ve lived long enough to know the perfect situation just really isn’t real. I’ve heard it said that “behind every face there is a …
Fame is fleeting. Former MLB catcher and broadcaster, Bob Uecker once quipped, “I knew my career was over; in 1965 my baseball card came out with no picture.” Baseball has a way of humbling players. It can be a tough game. No matter what career path we are on, if we keep ourselves humble, especially …
The beautiful story of the “Prodigal Son” (Luke 15:11-32) is a reminder that we are closer than we realize to experiencing God’s love, grace and even His blessing. “But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion for him; he ran to his son, threw his …
“Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.” (Hebrews 11:1) Very few people I have known were more sure and certain about their faith in Christ than Jerry Kindall. This former college baseball and basketball star, major league infielder and winner of three national championships …
Many people strive and stress over the perfect gift, the perfect tree, the perfect Hallmark Christmas. Interruptions such as finances, travel issues, Illnesses, broken relationships and other challenges of life prevent this from happening. The only perfection of Christmas is the One with the Birthday, Jesus. Thanking God for His perfect gift to humanity will …
Careers change, families change, our bodies change, the stock market will change and the earth’s climate will change. We need to trust the One who never changes. “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today and forever.” (Hebrews 13:8) When I was a kid, I remember hearing a gospel song; the only line I remember is, …
Yesterday, our pastor reminded us that it’s easy to acknowledge the Baby Jesus born to a poor couple in a manger. But we must also acknowledge and celebrate Him because He is also the Savior who turned water in to wine, healed the the sick and the broken-hearted, raised Lazarus from the dead, took our …
You’ve heard it said many times before that “God has a plan for your life.” But, it’s good to remember that even though your career and where you live are important God, He’s much more concerned about the status of your heart. In his thought provoking book, “Waking the Dead,” John Eldridge reminds us that …