I recently received a picture of three very close friends who had the most awesome smiles from ear to ear. I told them I saw the Joy of the Lord in their photo. The main reason I made this comment is because I know the very heavy and very difficult daily work they do,…

  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…

  Finances 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…

  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…

  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…

  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…

  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…

  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…

  Albert Einstein said: ‘In the middle of every difficulty is an opportunity.’ This is very 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…

  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.…