in baseball it is often said, “You are either coming out of a slump, going into a slump or you are in a slump.” Hitting a baseball is not easy. Life is the same; you have either just had struggles, you’re going to have struggles or you are having struggles now. That’s the life we …
It’s hard not to let circumstances dictate our attitude. It’s easy to get caught up in the 24-7 news cycle. We are constantly bombarded with war, corruption, crime and political bickering. It’s good to be informed, but take it in small doses. “Fix your eyes” on our eternal home and you will see that you …
I’m happier when I’m thankful. I’ve said that many times, but sometimes I need to be intentional about gratitude. Even when things aren’t going well and especially when we are very busy, pause and thank God for someone or something that’s been a blessing to you. (A special thanks to all of you who prayed …
There is plenty of bad news to dwell on this morning, if you choose. But I have Good News. In John’s gospel, Jesus said, “I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.”(John 15:5) …
When Jesus forgave and healed the paralytic, He recognized those friends who carried the paralyzed man on a mat. He honored those who had faith and prayed for their paralyzed friend. “When Jesus saw their faith, he said, “Friend, your sins are forgiven.””(Luke 5:20) Your faith can move the mountains that your doubt created. Keith …
In the rear view mirror we can see how God has helped us and has comforted us is grief or disappointment. As we face the challenges of the next hour or later today and tomorrow we must trust Him through faith as we seek his guidance and wisdom. “Faith is not the belief that God …
Pride is the opposite of humility. Anything that I may write about humility may expose my pride to those who really know me. “Lord, as I walk with you, may your love, humility and compassion ‘rub off on me.’” “But he gives us more grace. That is why Scripture says: “God opposes the proud but …
“Do everything without complaining or arguing.” (Philippians 2:14) “In any argument, anger never solves a problem nor wins a debate! If you are right then there is no need to get angry. If you are wrong then you don’t have the right to get angry.” (Unknown) God is in control. Give everyone to Him. Give …
God knows the challenges each one of us are facing today. We may experience pain, sorrow, uncertainty and anxiety, but God is with us to help us through these dark valleys. We may “feel” distant from Jesus, but He is Immanuel (God with us). “My Father is always at his work to this very day, …
God is always with us. Sometimes He feels distant but He is nearby, within. We must trust what God says more than our feelings. “This is how we know that we live in him and he in us: He has given us of his Spirit.”(1 John 4:13) “Bethlehem was God with us, Calvary was God …