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. I recently had a young couple call me for prayer and counsel about a former landlord who was refusing to pay them back their security deposit. They never missed a payment, kept the place immaculate, finished their lease, and left the home in tip top condition. Now they can’t even get a return…
Flying toward childhood. The other night we were recording the voices of several of my grandchildren for our upcoming CD entitled “A Different Dream”. It was for the end of a song with a very Irish feel. I wanted their voices on the song to express the innocence and blessing of the hearts of…
Bless the elderly. 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…
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.…
The quality of a gift. 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…
There is the story of a man who bought an old house in the country. Every morning, while making coffee, his wife would look out the window hoping to see a deer. Each morning she watched, and still no deer. After noticing his wife’s hope to see deer on their property, the man went…
Here comes an early Sunday morning blessing! If you’re listening to my voice right now you have definitely gotten up very early on a Sunday morning. Or, perhaps you have just come across this message at GodsLoveNeverFails.com. Either way – we are thankful you’re here! Let me leave you with this scripture of encouragement…
Don’t forget to make time for the things you love to do! Whether it is a particular form of art, practicing and playing an instrument, maybe collecting stamps or coins, photography, fishing, camping. Perhaps getting back to that book you’ve started, or that topic of study, or even better yet, a bible study. Take…
Is there anything better than being totally happy? Well actually, yes there is. Being filled with the Joy of the Lord! Now, this may seem at first glance like just another well-intentioned “religious” statement or semantic, but to only see it this way, or to dismiss it, is to miss out on one of the…