The drug problem is hideous and it’s stealing life from hundreds of thousands in America alone. There are other less obvious “life thieves” in our hearts; selfishness, pride, comparison, hatred, jealousy and envy. The list could go on and on. Guard your heart and choose the life giving journey with Christ. “The thief comes only …
A short prayer for all of us today: “Father, I know there will be someone today that I see, or think about, who needs someone to believe in them; someone who won’t give up on them. Lord, help me to take the focus off of myself in order see someone else. Amen.” Many times God …
Struggling professionally is not a season anyone wants to endure. As we begin to mature, we can look in the rear view mirror and see how God helped us through the valley and also taught us valuable lessons we could not have learned in any other way. Praise God on the mountain tops and trust …
““Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?” Jesus replied: “ ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’”(Matthew 22:36-39) Which neighbor should I love? The …
We never drift so far away that God’s love can’t reach us. In the middle of the Pacific alone? God is with you. In the depths of the deepest cave alone? God is with you. Distant because of rebellion and sin? Turn to Him. He will be running toward you. “But now in Christ Jesus …
The 24th chapter of Matthew talks much about the end times. It’s sobering, but there is also much hope! I encourage you to stay the course. Be prayerful, be watchful and be intentional about loving God and loving others. “At that time many will turn away from the faith and will betray and hate each …
Pause. Ask God to give you wisdom for the next meeting, the next decision and the next situation that could go “either way.” His promises never fail. “If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.”James 1:5 Go gives …
My friend Kevin Wilson often says, “Hitting a baseball is simple. It’s just not easy.” Sometimes following Jesus is simple. It’s just not easy. We have an enemy, Satan. The enemy throws roadblocks into our path to try to prevent us from following Jesus closely. The roadblocks he uses are doubts, fears and all sorts …
Grief, confusion, guilt, loss and hopelessness…these are a few of the deep felt emotions those closest to Jesus must have felt the day following the crucifixion. We don’t have to deal with those feelings because we know what happened the following day! The resurrection changed everything! Now there’s redemption, purpose, grace, direction and hope to …
When I was eight years old, during Little League season, I would wake up to see if it would be a rainy day or a sunny day. Either way, I would put my uniform on and wear it all day, hoping and praying the game wouldn’t be rained out. If nothing else, I was prepared! …