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 ›
Faith
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 ›
Beware of the Dog!
When I was out walking the other with my beautiful wife – we came across a sign on the fence of a house that said “Beware of the dog” – well they weren’t wrong! Not just one dog but two… Read More ›
The Newtown Tragedy, Two Weeks Later and Questions
Today, two weeks after the Newtown Tragedy, I welcome Pastor T.E. Hanna as a guest blogger to reflect on the Sandy Hook shootings and to tackle a few tough faith related questions. T.E. Hanna is currently completing his final term… 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 ›
Even If…the Healing Never comes
From: Kutless – Even If Sometimes all we have to hold on to Is what we know is true of who You are So when the heartache hits like a hurricane That could never change who You are And we… 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 ›
NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE WITH GOD
A very Merry Christmas to everyone, may you be blessed in the year to come through our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Greg by Neil Anderson December 25 Luke 1:38 Behold, the bondslave of the Lord; be it done to… 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 Exodus-Do You Have the Blood of the Lamb On Your Door Post?
Lyn Leahz, 2012 I was reading a post by a fellow blogger, which I’m pasting below here for your viewing. As I was reading it, something came to me…the Exodus and the ten plagues of Egypt. Let me explain. The… Read More ›
A Short Important Message On Prayer & Salvation
Presidential Prayer Team 12/20/12 “Jesus, who abolished death and brought life and immortality to light through the gospel .” 2 Timothy 1:10 For the past several months, Christians and unbelievers alike have been focused on issues such as abortion, gun… 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
Dear Reader, … Read More ›
Blood Sacrifice: Why Is Sacrifice Important to God?
Today’s guest post comes to us courtesy of Pastor T.E. Hanna, you can learn more about him in the author bio at the end of this article. One of the most common criticisms leveled against Christianity is the argument that… Read More ›
Iranian Spiritual Leader: Prepare For Environment That Will Bring Mahdi/End Times
Tension is rising in the Middle East again. The civil war in Syria is worsening, Western sanctions on Iran are intensifying, large-scale military exercises by both Tehran and the West are on the cards. This is all worrying and cause… Read More ›
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 ›
DecembeRadio: For Your Glory
DecembeRadio: For Your Glory Lord, here’s my offering You are the One that takes what I bring And somehow uses it For Your glory, for Your glory It don’t add up but somehow it’s enough To lift You up and… 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 ›
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 ›