Guardrails are often put at the edge of a road to prevent your car from careening over a high bank. Without these in place, it was terrifying to a young driver.
I consider God my personal guardrail. When (not if) get too close to going down the wrong path, He’s there to keep me from harm.
Read MoreHide and seek was a popular game growing up. As much as I tried to hide, I was always caught. I often would rather be the seeker than the one that hid.
Many Christians today think they can hide from God. They do things they shouldn’t, thinking God won’t see or care.
Read MoreAs I sit in my usual chair each morning, reading God’s word, I’m struck by the peaceful silence.
Silence for some can be frightening. Many fill their mind with mindless chatter from the tv, roaring music or hour long podcasts that clutters their thoughts.
Read MoreTime is precious, yet we barely give it notice.
We awake, go into robot mode and the day is done and we do it all over again.
Read MoreWhether a relationship, family or time, devote and commit yourself fully.
The Bible makes it clear that it is wise to work hard and plan ahead but be careful, greed could creep in and you’ll find yourself storing up treasures of your own.
Read MoreMy mom was an amazing woman; Godly, kind, compassionate, funny.
She never met a stranger and had the fiercest love for her family.
To let her go 8 years ago was one of the hardest things I’ve ever done in my life.
Read MoreAs 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.
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