As a parent, it oftentimes pained me to say “no.”
When we ask God for something and He says “no,” how do we react?
Do we get angry or curse God?
Read MoreIn the early times in the Bible, the mountaintop significance is great. It’s where the temple was built. It’s where Christ hung on the cross.
But in real time scenarios, it’s the greatest blessings of God.
Read MoreAre you a happy giver?
God wants us to give with a pure heart. He tells us in Proverbs to be a giver, not a lender.
Read MoreMost of my adult life, i have been dedicated to physical exercise of some sort. Once I started in my early 30’s, I soon noticed how much better I felt when I did it regularly.
But, more important than this is spiritual exercise.
Read MoreOne can be intelligent but unwise. You can ace a test but unable to decide between right and wrong.
Wisdom is one characteristic trait that no one can take from you. Once you have it, treasure it and thank God for giving it to you.
Read MoreIf you’ve lived long enough, you come to understand that you have one life.
But as a Christian, you know and believe that God promises another life that never ends.
That’s my hope.
Read MoreHave you ever waited on something to happen or someone to make a move, but neither happened?
How long did you wait? While you were waiting, what did you do?
Read MoreDo some days feel like deja vu? Some call it ‘groundhog day,’ where life is a perpetual circle. You wake up and go through the same routines as yesterday.
You have a choice in this matter.
Read MoreRecalling the past and remembering the good times brings comfort.
Memories are precious and sometimes the only thing left to hold onto.
Reflecting life gives encouragement to the soul.
Read MoreAs I listened to my GPS guide me toward home, reminding me to keep straight for the next 300 miles, I thought of the life I’ve lived so far.
After becoming a Christian as a teenager, I thought my life would be perfect with no more problems or trials ahead.
Read MoreTake note of what occupies your mind. It will consume you.
Whatever takes you away from God, rules your thoughts and actions.
Read MoreInstruction is conveyed to a toddler. Most of the time, the child complies. Other instances, rebellion takes root.
Over time the child learns to comply. But what about Christians?
Read MoreThe book of Proverbs can appear as a list of to-dos. But look closely at what scripture is trying to tell us here.
It’s specifically saying if you seek God in all things, your life will serve you well. No exceptions.
What it’s not saying is, “if you do this, then you’ll get this.”
Read MoreMarriage is designed by God, a beautiful gift.
Often defiled, or thrown away at great cost.
Read MoreI read today in the Bible where God is asking Solomon, “Do you need anything?”
Can you imagine? God. Asking you.
All we do is ask God for things every day.
Read MoreAs Christians, we can gain knowledge through the study of God's word.
This wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason and full of mercy.
God saw the malicious heart of Solomon.
Read MoreThe Bible, the greatest story ever told. One can find everything from intrigue, murder, miracles and hope.
It even contains encouraging words. This book is the Christian’s daily guide.
Read MoreJust as a child learns to walk, Christians shuffle around as if they’re on shaky ground.
And as a mother is there just in time to catch the toddler in a fall, God is near when we lose our balance.
Read MoreUnmoved by anything. This is my God. As a Christian, we should model this.
No matter what life throws at us, we need to carry on.
God, who has always been, is our Creator, our rock, our foundation for life.
Read MoreWe work, we save, we retire, then what? Some of us hold onto money like it’s going to save us in the end.
Jesus taught to give to the poor, the needy. Are we doing that?
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