Pain, hurt and loss affect us to our core. We replay our painful experiences on a continuous loop in our minds. We wish the outcome had been different–that he would have loved us more or that they wouldn’t have abused us. But no matter how good we get at masking the pain, our wounds haven’t […]
Between the hustle and bustle of everything busy, the squeaking of the brakes that need to be fixed, the steady pile up of bills that need to be paid, and the troublesome appointments that need to be booked, our lives can oftentimes become so cluttered with activity that we lose ourselves in the midst. […]
You cannot afford not to spend quality time with God. It’s not optional. Once you establish that your uninterrupted communion with the Lord is a must every day, you will diligently fight to defend that space so you can put Him first. If you’re ready to make your communion with God a top priority, here’s […]
All one has to do is look at the latest headlines to see that the current times we live in can be compared to the times that Charles Dickens spoke of in his novel The Tale of Two Cities. There are a few lines that state, “it was the best of times, it was […]
One of the most important things that Jesus told His disciples before going to the Father comes from what He said in Luke 24:49. “And behold, I am sending the promise of my Father upon you. But stay in the city until you are clothed with power from on high.” Luke 24:49 (ESV) The disciples […]
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 […]
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 […]
You cannot afford not to spend quality time with God. It’s not optional. Once you establish that your uninterrupted communion with the Lord is a…
Each year during the Christmas season people may feel pressure to do things bigger and better than before — more gifts, more decorations, more parties…
GETTY From the greatest biblical heroes, to the world’s most prominent leaders, everyone gets a little down and discouraged sometimes. To help you get your…
Organizations, businesses, groups, and institutions around the world all participate in strategic planning. When it works right, it is a wonderful process that clearly defines…
I cleared U.S. customs at the Miami international airport recently. It was my first point of entry back into the country after a mission trip…
