Does it make sense to pray for guidance about the future if we are not obeying in the thing that lies before us today? How many momentous events in Scripture depended on one person’s seemingly small act of obedience! Rest… Read More ›
INSPIRATIONAL ARTICLES
LIFE IS A DIVINE CLASSROOM FULL OF TESTS
If we take the mindset that our time on earth is that of a classroom or school, we would understand and accept that every storm, trial, challenge, and difficulty was a test. Tests are given by teachers to check for… Read More ›
YOU ARE IN GOD'S HANDS
During good times and bad times it is always wise to remember that we are in God’s Hands. This means we are under His protection and care. He knows the number of hairs upon our head and cares for us… Read More ›
ROLL OVER AND LOOK UP!
When difficult times knock you down, roll over and look up at the stars if you have not the strength to get up. From on your back you will see the beauty of the night. Not all darkness is ugly… Read More ›
Hobby Lobby CEO open letter: “Honoring God is more important than turning a profit”
From: Vine of Life News “Think we should start supporting business’s like this. We need to take a stand on this. There’s a link at the bottom of the article to Hobby Lobby’s on-line website. “ Normally I’d be inclined… Read More ›
LET'S LOOSE SOME WEIGHT!!
I admit there are a few extra Christmas pounds I need to loose but this silly antidote leads into my question for you today. WHAT IS WEIGHING YOU DOWN SPIRITUALLY? Would you say that sorrow was your weight? Is your… Read More ›
Can Christ be Tested out in Practice? – my story
At Easter 1985 I went to a J John evangelism talk. J John said that you could take the Bible, assume it is true and act on that assumption. Test it out for six months or so, believing it completely during… Read More ›
CRUSHED HOPES AND DREAMS
I dreamed a dream in time gone by When hope was high and life worth living I dreamed that love would never die I dreamed that God would be forgiving Then I was young and unafraid And dreams were made… Read More ›
NEW YEAR ….. OLD YEAR
For me, I never really gave the incoming year much thought. January 1st was always a day spent reflecting on the past year. I think I need to change my way of thinking, or at least modify it. Has this… Read More ›
A STORM IS A STORM, IS A STORM!
Over a decade ago, I considered moving from Arizona to Colorado but the snow scared me away. I decided to move to Oregon and fell in love with the ocean. It snowed very little where I lived but when it… Read More ›
OH, HOW HE CARES FOR YOU! (So Let Him Drive)
I have had to make a lot of decisions on my own. Never having been married, I had to learn all the things I saw my dad do for my mom. You know, changing the furnace filter, washing the… Read More ›
PEOPLE COME AND PEOPLE GO
Dear Reader, My life has crossed the paths of many different people, and I am sure the same goes for you too. I have no question that paths cross for a reason. We are to learn from others by sharing… Read More ›
SING A SONG OF JOY AND PRAISE (JESUS CHRIST IS BORN)
Dear Reader, I am reading a bible study where I have been convicted about my prayer life. Too often I rush through my praises of our heavenly Father and start my petitions for myself and others. This “song” or poem… Read More ›
The World Ends (Again)
Sunrise by Marybeth Haydon I forgot that the world was supposed to end today. Again. What is it that some folks are preoccupied with knowing the Mind of God? Are we so arrogant that we actually think that we can predict something… Read More ›
EACH DAY IS A GIFT
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SHIPWRECKED AND BROKEN BUT HOLDING ON
Paul was placed on a ship so that he could make an appeal to Caesar. On his ocean voyage, he encountered a northeastern ( Acts 27:14) This is a storm with the wind force of a hurricane. For three days… Read More ›
Lost Causes
The United States seems to be in the midst of a cultural “civil war” with Christians on both sides. Many of my conservative Christian friends are upset at the results of the presidential election, while some more liberal Christian friends… Read More ›
WHAT IS YOUR HANDICAP?
Do you ever feel incomplete or handicapped? Are you limping along and looking for someone to blame for your trial or hardships? Are you shaking your fist at God? Many things can leave us feeling crippled or incomplete. Maybe you… Read More ›
WHAT ARE YOU SEEKING?
What are you seeking in this life? Is it your soul mate? Healing? Wealth or Prestige? Do you want riches from this world or treasure in heaven? What is treasure to you? Is it the comfort of material things, not… Read More ›
Prayer for Sandy Hook families
I feel a tremendous sorrow, a deep sadness for these families that have lost a child. Not only they, but the families that lost an adult member of the family. These adults were six women. One woman’s boyfriend was going… Read More ›
THE SAVIOR OF THE WORLD
Dear Reader, Ponder this thought. The concepts of CONTRAST and PARADOX are still meandering around in my brain, so I guess the Lord has more to share about this subject. As a newborn baby, Jesus was the Savior of the… Read More ›
Max Lucado praying for our country YESTERDAY…
DEAR READER, IT IS A GOOD THING FOR US TO GET OUR EYES OFF OUR OWN PROBLEMS TODAY AND REMEMBER THE PAIN OF OTHERS. PLEASE PRAY FOR THE FAMILIES WHO LOST LOVED ONES IN THE SCHOOL SHOOTING YESTERDAY. Dear Jesus,… Read More ›
GOD WILL SPIN THE STRAW INTO GOLD
If you are a believer you know we live in a fallen world. Unholy things occur, like the slaughter of teachers and kindergarteners. Schools and children are no long off limits to murders. Teachers did not sign up for soldier… Read More ›
FINISHING THE RACE
“SUCCESS is not based on WHERE you START, but WHERE you FINISH.” This is a quote given by a very determined runner. It took him four days to complete a marathon because he “ran” it on his hands and arms. … Read More ›
Changing in a changing world – round and round we go!
Faithfulness – an amazing word! How many times have we been faithful to someone, a project or a pledge? How many times have we been unfaithful at the same things? This got me thinking this week as I struggled in… Read More ›
ARE YOU BEARING THE COST?
What does it mean to “Bear the Cost” in life? I think another word would be FORGIVENESS. When wrongs done to us by others occur, we can choose to forgive them and bear the result of what they have done… Read More ›
ARE YOU FEELING HARRASSED?
Poor snowman! The child lovingly tied a scarf around his neck and then went inside for some hot cocoa. Unprotected by his creator, the evil little bunnies try to rob the newly created snow person of his nose! Isn’t it… Read More ›
I hope this is not you… GregGreg is a strong believer in Jesus Christ and in the need for revival in today’s Church. He likes reading, writing, music, and spending time with his family and his dog Roxie. By day… Read More ›
HAVE YOU MET MY FAMILY?
We are birthed into families. God decides where to place us and we have no say in the matter. It is different with friendships as we can pick and choose them. God has given us free will and choices to… Read More ›