Serve Well. “No one is useless in this world who lightens the burden of it to anyone else.” — Charles Dickens There are people who devote their lives to helping others. I think of nurses, doctors, EMT’s, missionaries, social workers andmany more. Even if we don’t work in those fields, we can donate food and …
Actions Speak Louder than Words. Some things are better caught than taught. A couple of months ago my mother passed on to be with Jesus. As a small boy, I remember hearing and seeing her pray humbly on her knees for her children when she thought no one was listening but God. I was only …
Jesus died so that we can live. “But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”(Romans 5:8) In Matthew 21:31, Jesus says this:“Truly I tell you, the tax collectors and the prostitutes are entering the kingdom of God ahead of you.” Why would He say …
Grace through Faith. It is not about how good we can be each day, or about how much righteousness we have. No one has ever told me just how good I need to be to live in eternity with God. No, it’s all about God’s grace and the righteousness of Christ. “For it is by …
Authenticity. People are looking for authenticity. They want to know if our faith is real and if we can be trusted. None of us are perfect, but walking with Jesus daily will help keep us trustworthy and real so that others will be drawn to Him. “Let everyone see that you are considerate in all …
More Life. Once we trust in the words of Jesus in John 14:6, we can put aside the confusion, doubt and uncertainty and follow the One who is the way. “Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” (John 14:6) The more …
Attitude. We can’t control everything that happens to us, but we can control our attitude. John Maxwell says, “My attitude in the areas beyond my control CAN be the difference maker. My attitude in areas I do control WILL be the difference maker.” “For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he…”(Proverbs 23:7a KJV) …
Unity. If you are a sports fan, this is an exciting time of year! Game 7 of the World Series tonight, college football all day, the NBA has started and college basketball will begin next week. For some reason, all of this sports activity causes me to be thankful to live in nation with freedom …
There are many things that rob us of peace; selfishness, the love of money, jealousy, envy, hatred, politics, busyness, legalism, and more. Even though Jesus told His disciples that they would have trouble (we all do). He also told them that in Him we can have peace. In Him. In His Word, His teaching, His …
The Grace of the Good Shepherd. Sheep wonder off sometimes. They get messy and dirty. They bleat and sound selfish and demanding. A good shepherd will gently bring the lost, messy and selfish sheep back to safe pasture. Jesus said: “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.” …