In the challenging story of the Good Samaritan, the Samaritan took time out of his schedule, money out of his pocket and compassion from his heart to help the Jewish man on the side of the road (Luke 10:30-37). That is the type of neighbor Jesus wants us to be. “I shall pass through this …
A recent study found that if you watch or listen to only three minutes of bad news in the morning, you will be 28% more likely to report six to eight hours later that your having a bad day. How do you start your day, with bad news or the Good News? C.S. Lewis once …
As we go through our day, let’s be aware of God’s presence. He will give us wisdom if we ask, strength when we need it, peace when no one else can and grace when we fail. “Bethlehem was God with us, Calvary was God for us, and Pentecost is God in us.”(Robert Baer) “May the …
Thankfully, it hasn’t happened often in my life, but I always get my priorities in order when I travel in an ambulance. It’s at that time, my long list of urgent tasks are dwindled to God and family. “Instead of saying ‘I don’t have time’ try saying ‘it’s not a priority,’ and see how that …
God loves you. He wants you to have peace, joy and eternal security as we navigate the bumpy roads on our life’s journey. Let’s all find a quiet place today and ask Christ to walk with us and ask Him to teach us how to walk with Him. “I’d rather have all my questions unanswered …
We are so inundated with entertainment, technology and the voices of people. Most of us choose this lifestyle because it’s uncomfortable to be alone. The truth is, we are never alone. When we feel alone, may we open our hearts to God. That’s where we find peace. “You are never left alone when you are …
God cares more about your character than your career. “Greatness lies, not in being strong, but in the right using of strength.”– Henry Ward Beecher “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the …
There are a few things for certain. One, we live in a time of uncertainty. Two, we have a refuge in Christ Jesus. “From the ends of the earth I call to you, I call as my heart grows faint; lead me to the rock that is higher than I. For you have been my …
As we get older it is customary to “look in the rear view mirror” and see clearly the times in your life that you were living in God’s will. Those times weren’t always easy, but there was peace and a sense of joy. We also see the times when we worked outside of God’s will…Those …
Billy Graham often said, “Don’t trust yourself and your goodness for your salvation. Instead, trust Christ and His goodness—for He alone is God’s way of salvation. When our faith and trust is in Him, we know we’ll be with Him in heaven forever.” “The Christian does not think God will love us because we are …