With God being for us, who can be against us. Even though we live in an age where we are misunderstood God upholds our spirits with His righteous right hand. Many come against us and our faith because they have never experienced the love of Jesus Christ. It’s...
The boss is away for a week on a business trip. How do we behave differently during that week? Do we take a slightly longer break or show up late? If we remain true to our obligations are our words and thoughts toward our boss worthy of God’s blessing? People may...
Jesus became like us in order to take our punishment. This loving act created His way for us to become more like Him making us acceptable to our Father. While we are not perfect we are accepted as though we were. At the name of Jesus every knee will bow and every...
It is true that God’s word is always the same. If His word ever did change how could we trust Him. It is for this reason we rely on the things He tells us to remain true. He is sincere when He tells us He hears our prayers. He is with us always. He understands us...
What is there to fear when you are one of God’s finest masterpieces? There is nobody exactly like you therefore God delights in you. His love conquers all things in your life. It is important that you never try to be like anyone else because you are the only you He...
Just as a plant grows once placed in the ground peace will grow once Christ is accepted as our Savior. As we grow into His likeness we experience growing pains through disappointments but He shows Himself worthy in all things. He has ways of dealing with things that...
It is easy to get caught up in trying to please people. We have to flatter a boss when hard work isn’t enough. We have to be accepted by certain people in order to be accepted by other people. We have to wear certain clothes and act a certain way to have a chance...
It’s difficult at times to avoid the trap of pride. There are people who continually boast and others believe them and want to follow along. As these people become more prideful they determine who can be in their little group or who can help them achieve their...
The Bible is very clear that we can come to God in prayer at anytime. We can come as we are and in any condition and if we have accepted His free gift of salvation He hears us. God can do all things and when we pray, it’s not our needs as much as it is to...
God’s grace enables us hear and understand His leading and the steps we need to take in order to carry out His commission. God never requires anything of us that He doesn’t equip us to do. Some people are called into the mission field in other lands and God...
When we look around us and see God’s mighty works displayed in a simple way we can’t help but to look to God. It is most comforting to know that God is on high with Christ at His right hand. Even in heaven we look up to God. As we spend quiet times with God and look...
On the sixth day of creation God made us in His image. This image is that of our Father, Son and also the Holy Ghost. He will make us brand new into His likeness as we enter heaven. God loves us so much that He sent His only Son, Jesus, to become His Own Image in...
It’s amazing these days how many people walk around holding a cell phone. They will even text while driving. We have to continually jump out of the way at the super market in order to avoid getting walked over by someone walking and talking on a cell phone. While...
As technology progresses the problem of knowing what to get a child for a present becomes greater. We see in the newspapers or on TV where Christmas presents are stacked higher than the tree itself and we wonder how a child could appreciate any of them. When we have...
People sometimes stand in line for long hours waiting to buy tickets to a concert. There are even people who will spend the night camped out in the rain or cold weather to get a choice ticket. This concert lasts for only an evening. These tickets are expensive to...
Have you ever experienced the behavior of a child after he has disobeyed you? He will get extremely quiet around you or avoid you altogether. Another action is that of super kindness which is out of character for him. You know he is hiding something from you and...
Each moment of each day is made up of decisions. Some decisions are as simple as matching socks to the outfit we put on. Other decisions are based on determining factors such as traffic and choosing an alternate route. The most important decision is to accept Christ...
Through Christ all things are possible. His word lasts forever and it never fails. When we consider the empty tomb it is the beginning of a new hope. On the cross Jesus paid it all and everlasting life is ours upon acceptance of the free gift of love and...
God provides earthly protection from heavenly angels. When we call upon God for His divine protection and strength He orders angels to uphold us. They provide a hedge of protection meaning there are more than one to create the hedge around us. The Bible refers to...
It’s not all it seems to be. Beautiful neon signs flashing and brightly lit grocery stores are an invitation for all to come and shop. It seems inviting because of the way it is presented on the outside. Once the supermarket is entered it’s a totally different...
There are no words to describe the true greatness of God. He created all things big and small. He has a purpose for all things. The moon is an example of one of God’s most noticed creations. Though a telescope there are numerous craters that can be seen. Each...
Every day people travel from one destination to another and the fastest method of travel is an airplane. During the ride there are choices of things to do. Depending on the length of the ride determines more choices. There are movies, conversation with others,...
Jesus Christ is the solid rock on which we stand. Rock is strong and hard. Rocks and stones protect. They represent a firm foundation. Jesus is referred to in the Old Testament as the Rock of Israel. Many references are made throughout the Bible that compare rock...
Nobody has ever seen heaven in its fullness except the ones already there. From brief descriptions it is everything perfect. The colors are brilliant and in shades beyond anything here. The weather is always nice and people are happy. There are many reunions as...
A mother was asked one time how she recognized her baby was crying in a room full of crying babies. Her response was she knew her baby’s cry. It’s the same way Jesus loves us. The world has billions of people yet He hears our cry over all other cries. He is...
There are no rituals, deeds, works or acts of cleanliness that can get a person to heaven. Salvation is a free gift that cannot be bought. It’s just a matter of acknowledging and accepting Christ’s love toward us. Any deed or act of worship after that fact is done...
A COLORFUL COAT OF HONOR When we say yes to God He declares us His own. We have His favor even through hardships. Just like Joseph endured one obstacle after another back in the book of Genesis God promoted him each time. He was sold into slavery, his brothers...
Many have gone to the Holy Land to tour the places where Jesus walked. The most cherished moment is to stand at the tomb and look in. Whether it is the actual tomb where Jesus was placed or one nearby the impact is the same. It is empty. It is dark. It is...
The love of Jesus Christ is so great that nothing can separate His love from us. While we are sinners He still loves enough to die for us. We can work and try hard every moment of every day but human effort cannot earn such love. Only God can love us in such a...
Jesus paid it all. It should be front page news every single day that salvation is available for all who accept Christ as Savior and Lord. There is no greater comfort than to know we are never alone. No matter the circumstances we can count on Jesus to be with us....
What if you had a chance to be there when God created the earth. There was a time when there was nothing at all. Imagine witnessing that. Suddenly things lit up for a while and got dark again. There was a time when oceans were there but no land. Imagine that. ...
How many times have we passed up what seems so ordinary to pursue something that flashes before us? God grants us grace daily to address the issues before us. He never gives us grace ahead of time. The Bible is specific when mentioning that today’s troubles are...
Before olympic game competitions there are large build ups to the big events. People work out for years training their bodies to accomplish amazing things yet there can only be one winner. Professional and amateurs prepare for a large opening event that is very...
We grow old. We grow in knowledge and skills. We grow in our professions but what about faith. Growing skills does not happen over night. We keep at it learning from each failure. The task gets harder and things get frustrating. However we glance back and...
There was a man whom they called George. George went on a cruise and he was in one of the best rooms on the ship. During this cruise he enjoyed deep sea fishing, luxury dining and sunbathing at the ship’s pool. He enjoyed the looks he received from numerous...
There is no greater sacrifice than Jesus giving His life for our sins so we can spend eternity with Him. Chances are the greatest hurt to Jesus are those who do not accept His love and could care less. Those people are loved and the hairs on their heads are...