Do you know anyone with a hard heart? Sadly, the answer to this question would be a “Yes”, by just about 100 % of the people who would be presented with this subject. Hard heartedness is one of the most difficult of all human conditions, both in its formation, as well as its affects upon…

There’s an old saying, ‘Don’t add fuel to the fire.’ Another one says, “If you can, help put the fire out.” In relationships, we many times add fuel to the fire of arguments, disagreements, even old grudges. But through prayer, God can give us the heart, and the language to be ‘An instrument of peace.’…

Integrity! Rather than spending – or wasting – time, speaking about the where, when, and why’s, of people who are dishonest, let’s take a look at the blessing of God upon those who are committed to the principles of integrity: ‘Whoever walks in integrity walks securely, but he who makes his ways crooked will be…

The other night we were listening to the recorded voices of several of my grandchildren on our previously released CD entitled ‘A Different Dream’, by our band, ‘The Key of David’. It is at the end of a song called, ‘I will wait for You’…with a very Irish feel. I wanted their voices on the…

Recently I visited a nursing home and medical rehab center to pray for a friend. Of course, while there, I saw many elderly folks who were very sad, despondent and lonely. I was glad we were able to bring some joy into their lives that day. Please remember to keep our elderly folks in mind,…

Disappointing results. We have all been disappointed with results relating to many things in this life. From our own lives to varying situations – we all seek to obtain – good results. And yet, many times, disappointment comes in. The key to overcoming the matter of disappointing results – is to stop seeking results. Rather…

If the quality of a gift reflects the true heart of the one giving the gift, then think of the heart of God concerning the gift of life. Even waking up this morning represents a gift that far outweighs any other gift we could possibly receive. After all, even if you get a spectacular gift…

Do you tend to focus on the problems, the hardships, the shadows, rather than the potential blessings of life? There are many who do, and as a result, they lose their peace of mind, and, an ability to live life with joy, hope, and expectation of good things. God tells us: “I will keep in…

Albert Einstein said: ‘In the middle of every difficulty is an opportunity.’ This is true – but the opposite is also true – ‘In the midst of every opportunity is a difficulty. Sadly, many people walk away from great opportunities because they were not ready for, or willing, to take the difficulties that came with…