Without doubt, among the greatest and most difficult of pains in life, is losing a loved one. I know, because I have been there, and experienced the heart breaking reality of it. Death – is hard. Even the words we bring with love and a genuine desire to help, many times fall empty in the…
Many people, couples, families, etc., struggle in the area of finances. From the pressure of debt, or the anxiety of always wondering if there will be enough to pay the bills, feed the family, savings for education — or just simply saving for the future. Either way, when it comes to finances, the only fail…
It has been said there is always a light at the end of the tunnel. This Statement is true and very good for encouragement. But there is something of even much greater and immediate truth, which brings an encouragement that never depends upon or waits upon, getting to the end of the tunnel. Jesus is…
Today, it is quite possible, if not absolutely probable, you may meet someone you have never met before. Try not to ignore this, or see it as a mere coincidence, or a twist of fate. What we may see as mere coincidence, will actually be a supernatural opportunity. Each day God opens our eyes to…
Helen Keller said: ‘Keep your face to the sunshine and you will not see the shadows.’ What a beautiful quote. Many times though, we do the exact opposite. We tend to focus on the problems, the hardships, the shadows, and as a result, we lose our peace of mind. Speaking of the Lord, the bible…
Are you already having a bad day, and it has barely even started? Isn’t it amazing, at times we haven’t even wiped all the sleep out of our eyes, and we’re already faced with or dealing with one issue or another. Here’s the solution. Dedicate your entire day to God. In so doing, all the…
A man once said: ‘Trust yourself, and then you will know how to live.’ I’m not sure if you surveyed people in addiction, or prison, or a thousand other heavy broken life and broken dream scenarios, that quote would ring true in their lives. Most of today’s thinking and ideology seeks to promote the idea…
One day Jesus approached Peter and asked him for the use of his boat to preach His message. Without hesitation, and gladly, Peter let the Lord step into His Boat. If Jesus approached you to use something you possess for His purposes, would you, like Peter, immediately oblige Him? Or would you hesitate? We must…
Have you ever heard the saying: ‘Each day look for something positive, and if you can’t find it, look a little harder.?’ Now it is true, there is much taking place on the world stage that is ugly, reprehensible, violent, and completely indefensible at every level. These realities should neither be ignored, or dismissed. So…
Are you having a hard time getting going this morning? Are you feeling today that all the coffee, double shots of expresso, multiple hour promising energy drinks, and juicing in the world, just can’t seem to lift the fog? Are you maybe even weighed down or a bit sad about something? Many times, even though…