Most of us, if we're honest, try to play God.  We think that we can make things happen; turn a situation around, but we do a terrible job at it.


God saw the wickedness of man in the Garden of Eden, and we see how that ended up.  Over and over again there are biblical examples of God's judgment of man's vain attempts to replace Him.


It's a scary thought to be in the hands of an almighty God.  How often we growing Christians follow a pattern of "I can fix this; I will make them do what I ask..."  

There are principles that we must follow to maintain and covet a close relationship with God.  If we follow these principles that He's laid out for us in the Bible, we too will have victory in the spiritual battles and struggles of Christian living.


Don't try to live this life on your own will; it will lead to death.  Instead, choose life; a life with God; the One who sent His only Son to die for us.  


This isn't a game we're playing.  If we think that merely mouthing the Lord's Prayer or routinely taking communion or carrying a Bible to Church on Sunday will somehow please God, then we are guilty of playing the game of pacifying God.  God is neither appeased nor pleased with religious tokenism.


Be yourself in Christ.


2 Timothy 4:3-4 - "For the time is coming when people will not endure sound teaching, but having itching ears they will accumulate for themselves teachers to suit their own passions, and will turn away from listening to the truth and wander off into myths." 

Have you had times in your life, where you were hoping for a miracle; praying that things would turn around?  I have, and I know how that feels.  But, I also know that without God during those times, I would feel hopeless, devastated and lost.


A miracle can be defined as a divine operation that transcends what is normally perceived as natural law; it can't be explained by any natural basis.  In other words, miracles are something out of this world.


Throughout the Bible, when Jesus performed signs, even His enemies did not deny them.  When God multiplied the loaves and fishes, thousands upon thousands or more people were present.


If you've experienced such miracles in your life, why not be a miracle in someone else's.  Reach out to that broken widow, or the single mother who just needs a hug.  Take time to care for those less fortunate than yourself.


Be a miracle today in someone's life, and watch God go to work in theirs.


Jeremiah 32:27 - "I am the Lord, the God of all mankind.  Is anything too hard for me?

I heard this on the radio today from a pastor, "Every setback is a setup for a comeback."  Know this: God always has our best interest at heart, always!


We will experience heartaches and struggles in this life; there's no doubt about that.  But, have we ever thought that these inconveniences of life, these setbacks, could be a setup for something amazing that is coming?


I experienced this type of setback in 2017, and it rocked my world.  But, the most amazing thing about this tragedy, is that out of it came a book that I'm about to publish.  This trial that I experienced, although hard, brought about the most amazing transformation of my spiritual life, in all of my 41 years of walking with God.


God knew all along my walk with Him that He was going to bring out my talent of writing, whatever it took.  Am I glad I went through the calamity, "NO."  But, I'm thankful that God never left me; He never faltered with His plan for me; and He created an intensity in me for missions, for serving, for telling people about Jesus.  For that, I'm forever indebted to my God.


So, the next time things don't go your way, don't fret; don't worry.  Just know that God is working in your life and that something amazing is about to happen!


1 John 5:4 - " For everyone who has been born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world—our faith."

There's a book written by Jentezen Franklin called "Love Like You've Never Been Hurt: Hope, Healing and the Power of an Open Heart."


I haven't read it yet, but listened to him on a radio talk show this morning.  The things he said about the trials he and his wife have been through hit home.  I've been there.


It's hard when life isn't fair.  It's hard when someone disappoints you or shuts you out of their life.  But God has commanded us to do the exact opposite of what our feelings might tell us to do.  Normally when you're hurt by someone, you want to lash out; you want to get vengeance, but as it says in the Bible, vengeance is not ours, but God's.


This life is so full of hate and vengeance but as Christians, we must let God fight our battles.  We have to let Him take care of the wrath that is due to the wicked.  We must leave the vengeance to God.


Love your enemies; pray for those who persecute you!


1 Peter 3:9 - "Do not repay evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary, bless, for to this you were called, that you may obtain a blessing." 


Deuteronomy 32:35 - "Vengeance is mine, and recompense, for the time when their foot shall slip; for the day of their calamity is at hand, and their doom comes swiftly

We all desire it and want to experience joy, right?  We tend to think of happiness as something passive, something that happens to us, over which we have no control.  


Of course, in a broken world, we all have to deal with sorrow also.  But it should be our goal to become a living expression of joy, no matter the circumstances.  


God desires from each of His children that we find our joy, happiness, peace and purpose in Him.  God is glorified when we do this.


So, stay joyful my friends; we're going to a place (Heaven) some day where there will be no more sorrow, no more pain.


Stay joyful!




John 15:11 - "These things I have spoken to you, that My joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full."

Have you ever had a GPS take you in the wrong direction?  I know I have and it's a very frustrating place to be.


But have you ever been led astray by someone who you thought was speaking the truth, but in reality was full of lies?  We all have to be careful in regards to false prophets; people claiming to be a Christian, but are far from it.  Instead of leading people to the truth, they are caught leading people away from God and His Word.


Trust the only One GPS that should be in our tool kit; GOD.  He will never lead you astray.  He will always guide you to goodness and His Word, the Bible is the only measure of what good really is.


Stay on track, my friends.  Get into the Word; study it; live by it; let God's Word guide you today.


John 14:6 - "Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me."

Exodus 4:2-4 - "The Lord said to him, “What is that in your hand?” He said, “A staff.” 3 And he said, “Throw it on the ground.” So he threw it on the ground, and it became a serpent, and Moses ran from it. 4 But the Lord said to Moses, “Put out your hand and catch it by the tail”—so he put out his hand and caught it, and it became a staff in his hand"


God used Moses' staff as an example of His power.  God turned His staff into a snake, and then back to a staff (stick).  


This lesson shows us today that God can take the simplest of things in our lives and turn them into instruments of unstoppable power to achieve His will.


But the real lesson to be learned is after God uses us to do miraculous things for His kingdom, are we staying a stick, or are we using our gifts to help others, show love; becoming more like Christ?


Don't stay stagnant in your faith.  Step out of the box; let God use you right where you are.

God seeks a childlike submissiveness and meekness, an open heart and a childlike faith in each of His children.  Without this type of willing, unrelenting faith, we cannot please God.


These are all qualities that lead to an open road to God's heart.  Kids are innocent, trusting; content with the little things.  These are just a few of the qualities God is looking for in each of us.


Or are you on the other end of the spectrum?  Are you being childish in your faith?  Are you expecting more and giving less?


As we grow up, we tend to let other outside influences seep into our daily lives.  We allow doubt, fear, anxiety and worry to rob us of our joy and faith in God.


We could all learn something from children.  Stand back and take a good look at your faith walk.  Make sure you can see yourself as a little child and God leading the way in His mighty power.


Matthew 19:14 - "But Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven.”