Almost everyone has a cell phone and unlike our old land lines, they have to be charged daily. If left uncharged, they will run out of power and be useless.
When I think of my life as a Christian, I realize that my alone time with God is my charging station.
Read MoreWow! One hundred years and still going strong! What an amazing day to celebrate the thousands upon thousands of people who walked through the doors of Grace Baptist Church on Bryan Avenue in Lexington, Kentucky.
Read Moren John 21:17, Jesus said, “feed my sheep.” Jesus calls Peter to demonstrate his love for Him by feeding His sheep. Who are His sheep? The people of God.
A good shepherd is known and trusted by his sheep, feeding them and providing everything they may need.
Read MoreWaiting is a part of life. We make plans and we wait. The waiting room is among the most popular; waiting on the next job, or even waiting on someone to come back to you.
Waiting is hard sometimes, especially if we’re concerned or anxious over the outcome; the health report, the final exam or even the birth of a baby.
Read MoreOne of God’s greatest gifts to the human spirit is memory. Without it, neither life no experience could have any meaning.
What if we had no memory? I can’t imagine not being able to remember certain things in my past, even early childhood years.
Read MoreWe’ve all experienced doubt of some form in our lives. Doubt is defined as a feeling of uncertainty or lack of conviction.
Doubts are a normal part of Christian living. Doubt isn’t the opposite of faith; it is an element of faith.
Read MoreI used to love to restore old furniture. Taking something old and worn out and turning it into a beautiful and useful piece of art.
But what about our life as Christians? We know a God who can restore lives. When our life falls apart and our hope is fading, God steps in to renew our very souls.
Read MoreGrowing up in a large family gave me so much meaning to my life. It showed me love and compassion and I feel so fortunate to have had loving, God-fearing parents.
Read MoreNo one can say that everything is perfect in their life. We all have live with shortcomings of some sort.
In the Bible, the apostle Paul teaches us that our imperfections are opportunities for God’s power to shine through us.
Read MoreI have had my fair share of trials in my walk with God; times when I wondered if it was just me in the battle, and where in the world was God.
Read MoreI can honestly say that I am closer to God now than any time in my Christian walk. Although, there have been times when I have felt like God was a million miles away.
Read MorePerseverance is the continued effort to do or achieve something despite difficulties, failure or opposition. Some may even call it stubbornness; the ability to keep going even though it’s hard.
Read MoreA vehicle’s wheel alignment can get off for a number of reasons, including hitting a pothole, suspension parts can wear out or become loose, or just simple wear and tear. So, if this happens we should take our car in for a wheel alignment.
Read MoreI’m in a profession where I motivate people all the time. It’s very rewarding to watch my clients achieve their goals and encouragement can give them the confidence they need to stay on task.
Read MoreAbout twenty years ago, I really got into restoring old furniture. It was fun to take a worn out old table and turn it into something beautiful.
The first step in restoration is to grind down the original finish to wood and build it back up with smoothing and polishing.
Read MoreJust be honest and do the right thing. It sounds simple enough, yet in our society, it’s hard to find good and honest people; those who have strong moral principles in their lives.
Read MoreThe family was God’s idea; an integral part of being human. He intended family to be something powerful for good, places of belonging and trust, of learning and loving.
Read MoreSome days feel like I’m walking through mud. Things happen and I catch myself asking, “why me Lord?” But, then I look around at the suffering and chaos going on around me and realize how blessed I am.
Read MoreIf you want to achieve anything in life you must put some effort into it. As it is with being a Christian. Some may think that they can be saved from sin and that’s all they have to do; just skate through the rest of your life.
Read MoreHave you ever had someone tell lies about you; someone who just makes up stuff to benefit themselves?
Slander is akin to stepping into God’s place as the only judge and telling Him (God) to move over, you’ve got this.
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