In the Bible, all violence is considered an offence against God and against humanity. Wickedness is running rampant in this world and there seems to be no end in sight. Being violated in any form is such a painful unnecessary event that it leaves us in a state of shock.
Read MoreThere have been times in my life when I’ve wondered where God is. I question if He’s hearing my prayers at night. The delays seem too long and hope seems to be fading. But I am reminded that my God is faithful.
Read MoreThe cemetery is literally the last place any of us want to be. It’s considered to be the last departing location of where we say our goodbyes to our loved ones.
But does it have to be?
Read MoreIf you’ve ever been the owner of a dog, you know that daily walks are a must.
When I was growing up, dogs just roamed around the neighborhood and they were not leashed. This is not the case now, at least not in the U.S.
Read MoreIt’s hard to be thankful when your world is falling apart. But it is a necessary part of being a Christian.
People are always watching us, seeing what it will take to break us. Wondering if the tragedy that strikes our family will turn us away from God.
Read MoreJust when you think you have life figured out, it can throw you a curve ball.
It’s human nature to want quick relief to physical or emotional pain in ourselves and our loved ones.
Read MoreHave you ever thought of the very first roundtrip ever recorded? Jesus left Heaven to come to earth to save each and every one of us. After His crucifixion, He’s now in Heaven, awaiting his trip back to earth to bring His fellow believers home.
Read MoreYou may or may not have relied on a GPS before, but it can be quite challenging. Although the GPS is usually reliable, there are times where it can take you on a route you didn’t plan on taking, or worse, taken you to a dead end road.
Read MoreYou can have all the knowledge in the world, but not be wise.
Have you ever met someone who refuses to take advice from another?
God’s desire for us is to have an abundant life; to seek wisdom.
Read MoreWe all like the sound of that, right? An all expenses paid trip, wow!
But do you ever think about the trip to your final destination? This life will end someday for all of us.
Read MoreHave you ever dumped a box of puzzle pieces on the table and wonder how you will ever put it all together? I have, and it’s sometimes a daunting task.
Read MoreNo one likes it when things don’t go as planned. Disruptions are a part of life. The interruption of a normal day can be trying, but have you ever thought of it as an opportunity for God to step in?
Read MoreOne of the requirements of owning a car is maintaining a routine checkup for the engine and tires. If you neglect these things, the car will only last so long before it starts breaking down.
How about our spiritual health?
Read MoreMost all of us today are enjoying the modern invention of electricity, at least in the United States. We take for granted walking into our homes and turning on the light switch, feeling the cool air from the air conditioner or turning on our stove to cook dinner.
Read MoreWe all make plans, either daily, weekly, monthly, even yearly. But what happens when our plans don’t turn out the way we thought they would? Do we get angry and blame God? Or, do we persevere and roll with it?
We all want to live a life of significance, leaving an impact on our world.
Read MoreDepending on where you live, you may notice that our weather is changing. We’ve seen raging storms that cause colossal flooding; ice storms that halt any kind of travel, taking out electricity in its path.
Read MoreHave you ever met someone and immediately think you know their character; their type? We are typically too quick to judge others when looking on the outside only.
Read MoreAuthenticity is defined as “you're true to your own personality, values, and spirit, regardless of the pressure that you're under to act otherwise. You're honest with yourself and with others, and you take responsibility for your mistakes.”
Life is hard and some people go out of their way to be something they’re not. It’s okay to have a goal, a dream that pushes us to be a better version of ourself.
Read MoreHow’s your attitude today? There’s a saying, ‘you are what you think.’ What’s on your mind lately, and how is that reflected in your demeanor? Do people smile when they see you, or is your conduct telling them something else?
Read MoreLife is sometimes hard to figure out. One minute we’re breezing through life; things are going well and then within a blink of an eye, tragedy happens. Two things happen when tragedy occurs. You either cry out to God, or you blame Him.
God loves His people, those who know God; have a relationship with Him. He ALWAYS wants the best for His kids.
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