I walked into work on a Monday morning to find one of my co-workers absolutely beaming with joy. As I made my way over to talk to her, she lifted her left hand and flashed the most gorgeous diamond engagement ring! As I regained my sight, we both went into complete giddiness and she […]
Have to or Get to? Who knew that two simple words could change one’s mindset, perspective and approach to work and life? Just two words have the potential to enhance joy, productivity, performance and change a complaining voice to thankful heart. “Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you […]
Abraham decided that what God had told him (the Word given to him) WOULD come to past. The Word says that he did not doubt, he did not weaken in what he believed God for. He did not weaken in what God had promised even when he was thinking about his body or Sarah’s […]
I often encounter people who assume that God sees them as worthless throwaways, deserving to be cast into the nearest hellfire, or punished by His awesome wrath. The truth is, God doesn’t see you or anyone else that way. He sees you as His beloved creation, with whom He desires to spend eternity. […]
On His way from Bethany with the disciples, Jesus felt hungry, and seeing a fig tree in the distance, he went to see if he could find a fruit on it. Since it was not in season, he found nothing but leaves. And he said to it, “May no one ever eat […]
You wouldn’t give your 5-year-old a 12-gauge shotgun or a big Harley-Davidson motorcycle. Shotguns and motorcycles are great – but they’re for adults. You need maturity to handle them. Giving such gifts to your child would endanger them, and everybody else around them. The gifts just don’t fit the person. Perhaps you’re a […]
When I asked the Lord, “What is it that YOU want to say this week?” He responded with, “The most important part of giving is worship.” Worship is the most important aspect of the Christian walk. It is through worship that we as believers draw near to God. It’s not all about us, or […]
When it comes to living the faith life, the issue of confidence cannot be ignored. Many times, people try to walk by faith, but…
Waiting on God so we can discover His will is an essential discipline of the Christian life. Once we learn His plan, we…
There is no substitute for time alone with God. His presence is the divine encounter that we all need in order to maintain the…
When I was a teenager and had been a Christian for only about two years, I kept wondering why God didn’t seem to…
Believing God, not just believing in Who He is or what He has done. Believing in what He says and then still believing it…
