There is one thing for certain and that is God is true to His word. People, places and things will let us down. Clinging to the truth which never changes will help us through even the most painful disappointments. With all eyes on Jesus, He will keep His eyes on...
The most unpopular word in the dictionary today is the word, repent. Yet to repent to God will save a soul. Sin is sin, no matter what politically correct calls it. In this world today, everything is acceptable even though it is not. Things have progressed to the...
No matter how dark the room, one simple candle will shed light on the entire area. With Jesus, Who is the Light of the world, there is no darkness once He is accepted into a person’s life. People walk through many moments of darkness but the love of Jesus Christ and...
Each day is a learning experience, especially for those who want to grow into the likeness of Jesus Christ. From the beginning of time He gave perfect instructions that result in peace and contentment here on earth. To walk in His footsteps and learn to trust Him in...
His name is Jesus. He loves. He forgives. He saves. It doesn't matter who you are, your job, your talent, the language you speak or what you look like. Jesus loves. Jesus forgives. Jesus saves. Be blessed today and every day. John 14:6 Jesus answered, “I...
Nobody has to be a super human being to pray. God takes the prayers of ordinary people and changes circumstances. Words may not come out right but Christ intercedes before the throne to make what we say pleasing to God. We may be sinners but God provides a way to...
There are songs that melt the heart. A young soloist sings a love song and young people rush to the stage hoping for a glance. That's a feeling of emotion. There is nothing to base a romance or marriage over yet it crosses the minds of many young people. If a human...
Some of the best books have a gaudy cover. The cover is unappealing to look at yet the title is inviting. Many will pass over such a book and they will learn later it was one of the best books ever written. This concept works with people. A kind widow who has a...
People invest for entire lifetimes in banks, stocks, bonds and land hoping for a large return. With the interest paid on the right type investments a person can live comfortably for a lifetime. Many times there will be enough to pass along to children for them to...
An authentic signature makes things legal. It is said that we should be careful what we sign and read all the fine print first. Signatures are binding. Teachers will send home report cards to be signed by a parent. This signature guarantees they are aware of the...
Today Jesus loves us. His arms are always stretched out for us to come as we are. He knew before we were even born each day of our lives. He forgives everything. The Apostle Paul is a prime example of forgiveness. He made life difficult for God's people even...
There is no other name but Jesus that can do all things. The Apostle Paul and John The Beloved said there are no words to describe the greatness of the love of Jesus Christ. Paul even stated that he couldn't tell us even if he wanted to because the infinite glory of...
A grateful heart is pleasing to our Lord. Jesus is Lord in all things. Many times blessings are ours that we know nothing about. There are times when things just are not falling into place for us but the things we do not see are worth the challenge. While we sleep...
The world consists of many roads but when traveling there is only one destination. In order to get to the designated place certain roads must be traveled. The way to the destination may not be the most scenic. The particular choice of a vehicle may not be the one...
It is deceiving when people build these large expensive homes, have yachts, own an extra beach house and drive expensive cars. Many times their incomes are no greater than ours yet we wonder how they afford all that. They have many friends and entertain people who...
Revelation 1:3 says: God blesses the one who reads the words of this prophecy to the church, and He blesses all who listen to its message and obey what it says, for the time is near. The things spoken about throughout the Bible are quickly unfolding. Friends are...
People stand in the streets for hours outside a hospital waiting for the announcement of the birth of a prince. Bells ring, people rejoice, camera flashes light up the city block and newspapers announce the birth of this prince. As he grows there will be even more...
Sin is a fact of life. It happens to all of us. There is no way around it because temptations are very real. Admitting to wrong doings, asking for forgiveness from God and forgiving ourselves is a major key to peace of mind. Where people get into bondage is when...
Galatians 3:9 tells us that all who put their faith in Christ share the same blessing Abraham received because of his faith. God calls each of us to His Own purpose and His name will be glorified. We are not all called to leave our home and establish a nation like...
Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but God delivers them out of them ALL. No matter what trial or triumph Jesus is Lord. There is no promise of a perfect life but there are perfect moments because we serve a perfect God. Deuteronomy 32:4 He is the Rock, His...
It is impossible to fully understand God's ways. He grants additional understanding through the reading of His Word. Even then, our understanding doesn't tip the scales to God's knowledge of all things. When it comes to remaining in God's perfect will for our lives...
There are obvious wrong doings and then there those things people do not even realize. Either way, sin is sin and no one is perfect. The times teens are so drawn to a relationship that their whole life is that other person, God is put on hold. All prayers are about...
Forgiveness is an awesome thing. Jesus loves us enough to die in order for us to be truly forgiven. His forgiveness means a clean slate, a life brand new like the sin has never been committed. The example Jesus gives us in the illustration of the foot washing is...
The garden of Eden consisted of many beautiful streams, bushes and trees yet the devil brought Eve’s focus to just one tree. How many times has the devil done that to us in today’s time? The press is being used by the devil to bring our focus to things that are only...
The most beautiful lamp will not shine unless it is plugged in. The most brilliant chandelier will not be seen unless it is displayed. There is power in the Word of God. Time spent alone with God allows Him to reveal Himself in ways we never thought. There is...
When a person acts according to the will of God that person receives God's favor. Jesus tells us in Matthew 7:12 "Do to others whatever you would like them to do to you. This is the essence of all that is taught in the law and the prophets." People get from life...
There are ball games where each team has people to support them. No matter how great the support there is no guarantee that team will win each time. In the world today the hardest workers aren't always the ones to be noticed. This is true of many things in life. ...
It takes a mighty voice of God to place the stars an moon in space. With His voice he commanded night and day and all creation. It takes the gentle and loving touch of God to understand and accept us for who He made us to be. God can do all things. He is worthy of...
The Bible speaks many times of walking in the ways of our Lord. During Jesus' time on this earth He never ran. Jesus was always on the move ministering from one city to the next until His job on earth was fulfilled. He overcame even death and now sits at the right...
There are thousands of languages yet only one God. There are numerous cultures and races yet only one God. Anyone in the world can look up and see the sun or moon, that God, Himself created, yes the same sun and moon. It is the same God who loves all people equally...
What an amazing God we serve. Before He created the earth He knew our names. He knew thousands of years ago what our today holds. Nothing surprises Him. He knew which days would be exciting and fun and He knew which days we would slip up and say all the wrong...
When we can’t seem to learn how to use all the features on a cell phone, ask a teenager. When we want to know how to get rich quick, ask a lottery winner or ask the person at the top of a pyramid sales organization. When we want to know something instantly about...
Jesus is always the same. We can count on that. There are times we feel His presence in a mighty way while other times it seems He is miles away. No matter what we feel like He never leaves us. Humans drift but we can always rely on God to follow us because He is...
Jesus saves. We can count on that. As humans there are no guarantees we will be born in a beautiful body or have a body that will last us a hundred years. Not everybody will be rich, own a fancy automobile or have a cell phone. The club we want to join may not...
Wisteria is one of the most beautiful dangling plants ever created. If groomed properly it can be a beauty that we can’t take our eyes off of. However wisteria out of control destroys. It will completely cover a strong healthy tree in a very short time. From the...
To stray from the comfort of God’s arms is to step into snares that lead to serious consequences. Some of the fleeting pleasures of the world come with a lifetime of damages. Deception can be very beautiful, how else would it be attractive enough to lure people...