With all the modern technology even older people have access to a cell phone that will text. There will be a dinging sound and sure enough there is a text message from a friend that is looked at immediately. Just as soon as the message is read a reply is usually made. What about theRead More
Fearing Rejection From Others
It’s difficult sometimes for people to love for fear of rejection. The humility and embarrassment of being told no is too much for many people to endure. Fear of rejection is a large bolder that holds people back in life. Imagine what would happen if “self” was removed from the equation. If we could overlookRead More
When Eyes Do Not See
With God, there are no impossible situations. He who brings us to a test of faith loves us so much He will bring us through. The people mentioned in the Bible who endured the greatest hardships and the longest waits are the ones who were blessed the most. Their blessings were the type that encouragedRead More
The Planted Seed
A brief video clip showed a small group of people who received a Bible. This group had never had the privilege of seeing a Bible, much less to touch, read or to actually own one. The people were adults living in a country where Bibles are restricted. They hugged the Bibles, kissed them, cried, smiledRead More
Forever Present
My Lord Jesus Christ, I give thanks to You. You created the heavens and earth and You created all things for Your glory. There is nothing too big nor too small that you cannot turn into a blessing. The things in my life that are a comfort to me are the things You provide. DuringRead More
Deceptions Illusions and Reality
When planting seeds to harvest, they do not grow to the harvesting stage overnight. Growth starts underground where it seems nothing is happening at all. Each type of crop will determine how soon small blades of green start to appear. It is the same way with human actions. It may seem that a person getsRead More
When Everything Seems To Go Wrong
Sometimes it is easier to deal with one big hardship than numerous small things coming all at once. There are times when so many small things mount up that a person will break down and cry over a simple broken fingernail. It’s not the fingernail but instead a combination of many things. Whether it isRead More
Some Of Prayer’s Obstacles
Bitterness, resentment, jealousy, anger and apathy are a few of the many ways we handle people who have wronged us. When we seek God for peace where we have been wronged by someone, our first word should be “Father.” This is putting God first, seeking His solution and showing respect. Has it ever been thatRead More
A Gratitude Attitude
There are times when trials come our way and it’s difficult to be grateful for what God is planning. However when we see the end result it is so beautiful that the hardships were well worth the wait. There are other trials that come our way as a result of attitudes of others. We payRead More
Irritations To Beauty
Has it ever been where just one minor thing gets on your last nerve. There are many examples. What if the postal carrier delivers your mail each day and doesn’t even attempt to close your box, yet he closes all your neighbor’s boxes? What if you worked hard on a musical program and your nameRead More