In order to get the most out of each day we need to view each day as a gift from God and do our best to make it count. Consider what Moses wrote in Psalm 90 as he led the children of Israel on their journey to the promised land. Psalm 90:9–12 (ESV) — 9 […]

Change is never easy because we are creatures of comfort and when we get comfortable with things as they are, even if they are not where they could be or should be, we resist change. We may hear the preacher point out by God’s word that a change in life is necessary and we will […]

Have you ever noticed how angry people are today? It seems everyone is at the boiling point and ready to spue out angry words, gestures, and actions. So how can we deal with this thing called anger? First, consider some instruction from the Bible: Ephesians 4:31 (ESV) — 31 Let all bitterness and wrath and […]

There is a growing desire to see God’s judgment as we see a growing amount of chaos and atrocities around the world. We can get discouraged if we don’t keep a close eye on God’s word to be reminded that God has everything under control and His judgment or His payday if you please, is […]

The words, “give thanks to the Lord” are found many times in the scriptures. We are learning more all the time how gratitude has a positive outcome on our bodies, minds, and hearts. So, why don’t we give thanks? Maybe it’s the spirit of always wanting something better or maybe it’s the attitude of turning […]

I was reading the words of a famous coach recently in his offering some motivation for his runners to push through difficult workouts. His advice was to keep the big picture in mind so as to see the difficulty of the workout as just a speed hump to push through and over on the road […]

As much as we may feel the pain when we are hurt by others, we have the assurance that God really feels our pain. Zechariah 2:8 (ESV) — 8 For thus said the Lord of hosts, after his glory sent me to the nations who plundered you, for he who touches you touches the apple […]

We all face circumstances in which we feel like we’ve hit the bottom. That’s a reality of life. Wouldn’t it be great to have a way to get out of the pit and find a way to the top? There are no instant cures, but the Bible is very clear about a way that takes […]

There are many questions today about what is going on in the world and how involved God is. Sometimes we get frustrated and wonder when God is going to come in judgment. A good read of 2 Peter 3 is important to keep a proper perspective on things. 2 Peter 3:8–10 (ESV) — 8 But […]

There is a call in the Scriptures to live a holy life but if we aren’t careful, we can take that straightforward command and head to one ditch or another. On the one hand, we can land in the “works righteousness” ditch and think that our salvation is based upon our living a holy life. […]