It’s good for me to often be reminded that no matter what challenge I face and no matter how I feel, God is with us. We sometimes may feel alone, discouraged, battered and bruised, but God is always there waiting for us to share our pain with Him. Even when we fall, make mistakes or …
“My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry.” (James 1:19) “We are a culture that relies on technology over community, a society in which spoken and written words are cheap, easy to come by, and excessive. Our culture says anything goes; fear …
“Feed your fear, and your faith will starve. Feed your faith and your fears will starve.” (Max Lucado) “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” (Isaiah 41:10) Keith …
The well crafted quotes and the wisdom of Dr. Martin Luther King graced social media yesterday. But equality, fairness and loving one another are not accomplished if pondered only one day each year. Those concepts must be with us every day. Let’s help each other and encourage each other to consistently living the words of …
One of the challenges in my life has been “worry.” God has definitely helped me in grow this area, but worry still rears it’s ugly head occasionally. Corrie Ten Boon once said, “Worry does not empty tomorrow of its sorrow, it empties today of its strength.” Jesus comforts us with these words: “Do not let …
Author Phillip Yancey has this to say about Christians and politics: “I see the confusion of politics and religion as one of the greatest barriers to grace. C. S. Lewis observed that almost all crimes of Christian history have come about when religion is confused with politics. Politics, which always runs by the rules of …
“A proud man is always looking down on things and people; and as long as you are looking down, you cannot see something that is above you.” (C.S. Lewis) “Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited.” (Romans 12:16) …
Start this day and this week knowing this: You matter to God. 1. He loves you unconditionally. (John 3:16) 2. He forgives and forgets your sins. Jesus died for your sins and for mine. We may rehearse them in our minds but He doesn’t. Repent, release and move toward Him. (Psalm 103:12) 3. He knows …
There are many good causes that we may “hitch our wagons” to. You can’t open your email or watch television without someone encouraging you to join or give to a “worthwhile initiative.” I would encourage any leader or participant of a cause to seriously reflect on David’s advice from Psalm 37:5: “Commit your way to …
Your faith in Christ is obviously very important to you, but it’s extremely important to your family, friends and co-workers, as well. My favorite story in the Bible is about the small group of men who carried their paralyzed friend to a crowded house to be healed by Jesus. They couldn’t get in so they …