WOW!!! the fires in California are so devastating – we live in and love Australia and have been watching the devastation from way over here. We also live in this amazing country where it is summer at present and what… Read More ›
INSPIRATIONAL ARTICLES
I AM – Devotional Style Short Stories – “The Intercessor”
The Intercessor It’s been a fun day for a mother and her grown daughter. They’ve spent the first part of the day wandering through the shops at the Mall and as they sit on a bench laughing the daughter states,… Read More ›
I AM – Devotional Style Short Stories – “The Manifestation”
The day is over cast, no sun has shown through as the young man speeds down the road. Traffic has been light on this Sunday morning. He’s not worried about being late for church. He grew up in church but… Read More ›
I AM – Devotional Style Short Stories – “We’ve Been Warned”
We’ve Been Warned The wind is blowing moving the leaves on the tree branches as though God is blowing a big breath across the land. A Man walks across heavens field and looking around announces, “I am coming. Look up… Read More ›
The Best Christmas Gift Ever
By Greg Holt “Christmas isn’t about partying, eating, and all the decorations” Christmas, everyone knows of it, but how many know about it? Christmas to many is all about eating, drinking, partying, time off from work, indoor and outdoor… Read More ›
A Note to my Blogging Friends
As some of you know I have seven published books. The Lord is now having me working on number eight. Its title is, “I AM – Devotional Style Short Stories.” For several months He has been having me write these… Read More ›
DID I HEAR RIGHT—NEVER WORRY AGAIN???
Well that is exactly what the Bible says is possible. But it is so hard—oh my my my it is so hard to give it all to God—to completely hand it all over to our caring Lord and totally dismiss… Read More ›
Our Victory in Christ
By Dr. Donald Whitchard What do we think of when we hear the word victory? For the serviceman, it means winning a war, often with bloodshed as a trophy. For the addict, it means conquering the desire to hurt… Read More ›
ASSUMPTIVE CONFIDENCE—THE SHUNAMMITE WOMAN
Throughout the Bible we read of many people who exhibited what I refer to as “assumptive confidence.” Based on those stories I think a good definition of assumptive confidence is being so confident and positive that God is answering… Read More ›
Attitude makes the Difference
Getting into shape is easy!! YEAH RIGHT!!! – What planet was that bloke on when he said that? How are you going at getting into shape? – Me? Failing miserably. No Pain no gain. Or so the saying goes. Athletes… Read More ›
Guilty
The sun shines bright but the day is cold. Bitter cold has invaded the country and people go about their business bundled in heavy coats, hats, scarves, and boots. The snow is deep and pure white as the sun reflects… Read More ›
The Ransom
With a quick kiss on the cheek the husband leaves for work. The kids have stepped onto the school bus and the breakfast dishes are tucked into the dishwasher. With a sigh she pours herself a cup of coffee and… Read More ›
Facing your BIG Cats
Being a HUGE softie at heart, I will never forget having to walk my only daughter down the aisle of our local church. As much as I thought I had prepared for that big day when we arrived at the… Read More ›
Stand Strong
Exasperation, frustration, and nerves that seem to be stretched like a rubber band, the woman trips as she turns with a pot of hot water. Juggling the pot just so, so as not to slosh any of it on the… Read More ›
MARY, MARTHA, AND LAZARUS: ONE STORY – THREE PERSPECTIVES (Part One)
JOHN 11:3,21, 22, 40—“So the sisters sent to Him saying, Lord, he whom You love so well is sick.” “Martha then said to Jesus, Master, if You had been here my brother would not have died. And even now I… Read More ›
God’s Suffering Servant, Part 4: The Salvation Mission of the Servant
By Dr. Donald Whitchard If you have not read the first three installments of this series, you can find them here: God’s Suffering Servant: A Look at Isaiah 53 God’s Suffering Servant, Part 2: The Sin-Bearing Servant God’s Suffering Servant,… Read More ›
God’s Suffering Servant, Part 3: The Amazing Servant of Jehovah
God’s Suffering Servant: A Look at Isaiah 53 God’s Suffering Servant, Part 2: The Sin-Bearing Servant By Dr. Donald Whitchard In our last edition, I presented an expository outline of Isaiah 52: 13 -15 concerning the Messiah as… Read More ›
God’s Suffering Servant, Part 2: The Sin-Bearing Servant
By Dr. Donald Whitchard If you have not read part one, you can find it here: God’s Suffering Servant: A Look at Isaiah 53 It has been some time since I last ventured into examining the prophecy of Isaiah… Read More ›
Honest, Uprightness and INTEGRITY
Not sure about you but I have this annoying habit of shooting off my mouth and in so doing putting a lot of people off-side. I really don’t mean to, it just sort of slips out and once you have… Read More ›
What do you say will be Earth’s greatest event?
By Adrian Rogers BIBLE MEDITATION: . . . and the Lamb shall overcome them: for He is Lord of lords, and King of kings: and they that are with Him are called, and chosen, and faithful. Revelation 17:14 DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT: The… Read More ›
Now That’s Faith!
The sun is beating down. Sweat pours down men’s sides, down their faces, rags are dug out to swipe the sweat from their eyes as the crowd closes in closer and closer and closer. A woman leaves her chair… Read More ›
HOW ‘BOUT ASKIN’ ABRAHAM??
If you ever have a question about what it means to be so totally confident in trusting God that you can just assume He is taking care of everything I have an idea. Pull up a chair, sit down, kick… Read More ›
Cash Flow
Not sure about you but I tend to have a love hate relationship with all things associated with money! As a Christian I struggle with the materialism and falling into the trap of greed when it comes to accumulating wealth,… Read More ›
An Unexpected Trip
The T.V. is turned off and having gone to bed the woman sighs loudly, stretches, lies back, and suddenly remembers she forgot to brush her teeth. She rises with a groan while throwing her feet off the side of the… Read More ›
The Narrow Road – True Story
Running along the trail, his footfalls resound upward and leave a deep resounding thump, thump. thump like a drum beat in a cave. The birds stop their singing and take flight as he lifts his head and screams, “Why God?… Read More ›
The 2018 Midterms – Possibly the MOST Important Election Ever in U.S. History
By Greg Holt (The Olive) As Obama once said, “elections have consequences,” and the 2018 midterms could have extremely serious consequences. The very idea of the Democrats regaining power should literally scare the Hell out of you. The radical shift… Read More ›
Injured at Sea
The anticipation is high and the drive is long as the two friends head for the beach. There’s been hurricane watches along the Eastern coast but the hurricane is still out to sea far enough for no warnings being warranted…. Read More ›
Keep going no matter what
What an amazing book is Hebrews – it was set when the Jewish Christians were being persecuted probably by both Jews and Romans, and they were growing weary. I guess you know the feeling only too well. Not 100% sure… Read More ›
The Homeless Angel
Rising early the woman grabs her list of the items she needs to get at the retail store. She rushes out to the car thinking about all the chores she has lined up and errands she has to run. Pulling… Read More ›
How can it be “gloriously dark”?
By Adrian Rogers BIBLE MEDITATION: And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draweth nigh. Luke 21:28 DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT: We’re living in strange days, are we not? When I… Read More ›