There are people who can speak thousands of words stating what they will do but time passes and nothing happens. It takes more effort to deliver such promises than the actual deeds themselves. An act as simple as giving up a seat on a train to an elderly person or...
Genuine love comes from the heart and is received through the heart. There is nothing worse than a person who throws around the words, “I love you,” like chicken feed. Love that comes in the form of words only will create a void to a person whose heart is sincere. ...
It’s amazing how jealous we can become when we compare our wardrobe to a rich lady’s. Anger sometimes takes over when we watch the neighbor’s boy hit a home run at a softball game while our boy strikes out. When a less deserving person gets a job promotion because...
A person does not have to be rich, popular or perfect to seek the will of God. His Word and His love are available to all who will accept it. Anyone who humbly comes to God will see His greatness. Pride can sometimes seem intimidating and unapproachable. When it...
For each time we are there for another person we are living out God’s word. Every prayer, every kind word and every act of encouragement are examples of God’s word in action. We have all met people who are walkie talkies. They are always talking a good talk with...
There can sometimes be people in our lives that are extremely difficult to face. We would have more peace face to face with a cobra than a person who always brings us to emotional despair. When we are in a job, school or a situation that puts us continually in the...
The word of God is the only thing that stands the test of time. People let people down. Mighty ships sometimes sink. The earth erodes. A historical church built in the 1800s that still stands is a gentle reminder that the truth and love of Jesus Christ has existed...
God is too great for our eyes to see yet He arranges for us to see Him through the things He makes. His love is bigger than anything we can possibly understand so He comes in human form in Jesus Christ to demonstrate for us. His voice is too beautiful for our ears...
We may not understand why God answers some prayers like He does but all answers are in love. When we pray, the flood gates of heaven open up and attention is poured out onto the object of our prayers. When praying for stubborn people, sometimes their response is more...
There is no love greater than that of Jesus Christ. He gave His life for all people. His love is free to any who will accept Him. All people are welcome no matter which language, nation, rich, poor, old or young. His hand reaches for you. Acts 10:34-35 Then Peter...
There are no limits to the beauty God can display through us as long as we remain true to Him. John 15:5 “Yes, I am the vine; you are the branches. Those who remain in Me, and I in them, will produce much fruit. For apart from Me you can do nothing.
God created us with great detail and love. He knew before the beginning of time the exact moment we would be born. He knows our hearts and our days here on earth. He knows the day He will bring us home. Our successes and failures are no surprise to Him. Therefore...
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...
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...
Teach us the wisdom of Your love Lord so that we can better understand how to return the love You give us. Ephesians 3:18 And may you have the power to understand, as all God’s people should, how wide, how long, how high, and how deep His love is.
A pastor put things beautifully when he said our purest gold here on earth doesn’t even compare to the streets of gold in heaven. If the golden streets of heaven are considered like we view asphalt here, imagine the glory of all of heaven. When compared to the glory...
We have all come across bitter people in our lives. These are people who are mad at the world. They have a rude retort to every kind word. Even the nicest compliments toward them turn back with almost a challenge to fight. Most of these people have been hurt. ...
God loves each of us the same. He broke the mold after each of us and there is no other person like us. Therefore, what some consider poor are actually rich in love. What come consider challenged are over achievers. What some consider strange are cutting edge...
It’s amazing how the church pews are filled after a major disaster. People will volunteer for all types of ministries and will help others. As time progresses the pews slowly become empty again. People begin to get involved in their own activities thinking...
People sometimes hesitate to walk up to someone who is hurting and offer a listening ear. They wonder what they will say or what will be required of them. There are people who are left behind to hurt all alone. Many people are without Christ and have never had...
When we allow God to get involved in a situation all things are possible. It is a beautiful thing when differences are mended and friendships are restored. When cease fires are ordered by the military and the war is over people can live in peace. Misunderstandings...
Sometimes things are not what they seem. It is true that there are ones who take all they can get from others then move on to the next person. They are never fulfilled because they overlook the Savior Who is the only One that can fill that void. However there are...
It is not about how mean a person has been but how kind we are in return. At times it may not be easy but it’s God’s best way to bring about a solution or a punishment. God’s ways are always the best. Romans 12:17-21 Never pay back evil with more evil. Do things in...
The Bible speaks of trusting God and looking to every man as a liar. No matter how many times we are forgiven there is the temptation to stretch the truth or out right lie when confronted with an issue we do not want to face. Jesus tells us to forgive seventy times...
It’s amazing how green a pasture looks from a distance. It’s solid green to the eye that does not see the gaps in the soil or the rocks. From a closer view the distant pasture is no greener than the one just left. Judging what is unknown leads to disappointment...
Has it ever been that you had a conversation with someone then realized they were not on speaking terms? You just spent several minutes asking how they were doing, telling them about your day then waited to hear how their day was going. No response, no eye contact. ...
When serving dinner at homeless shelters, workers provide for all who come. Some of the people are homeless because of circumstances beyond their control. Many are searching for truth, friendships, understanding or maybe just a smile. Some people come, not...
The Bible contains facts about our Lord Jesus Christ. His word tells how and where He was born and why He came to earth. It tells of many great miracles, approximate dates He was here and He now sits at the right hand of God. He created man in His image and...
God makes no mistakes. All people have a purpose. We are not what we go through in life. We are people made in God’s image. We are a forgiven people. We are loved. Genesis 1:27 So God created mankind in His own image, in the image of God He created them; male and...
An attitude of serving others should be a way of life to one who loves Jesus Christ. To hold a door open for an elderly person or to smile and say hello to one who seems so all alone takes no effort. It doesn’t cost even one red cent to display an attitude of...
God created all things for a divine purpose. When pondering great oceans, beautiful landscapes and even the talents of people, everything points to God. There are people who become focused on the beauty all around and slowly drift from the Creator. Others become...
One of the toughest things in life that causes the most emotional pain is when a person you love no longer remembers your name. Your loved one sits in her usual chair and has the same smile on her face. She listens with a caring heart while you tell her about your...
The love of Jesus Christ is so great that He gives His life for us. It does not matter our language, nation, color or whether we have lots of material things or none. The beauty of what Jesus has stored up for us in heaven cannot be explained in words. Even the...
When a child runs fast to reach home plate for that extra run the parents and crowd cheer. The outfielders drop the ball giving extra time to get that run. He reaches home plate and it is an obvious score. He is safe. Then the umpire yells, "out." Most people...
It makes no difference to God if you are the star actor in a movie or one of thousands of people in a crowd scene. God knew you before you were ever born. He knows your past, present and future in perfect detail. He sees you if you have a major solo in a stage...
There are many people that others are drawn to. Some have a way of making others laugh while some are physically attractive. There are people who know how to make great speeches and others can charm people with words. If these people care only about their own gain...