We live in a time that is much like Jesus predicted would be the scene prior to the destruction of Jerusalem in which there would be wars and rumors of wars. Many people are in a state of fear today. Combine that with the moral decline, an uptick in crime, along with a general attitude […]

Not one of us who has prayed has not had to fight the tendency to just present the things to God that we think we need. As we mature in Christ, we are made to realize how foolish those requests were and how God in His mercy and care did not give us what we […]

There are times when we all feel the pangs of suffering. It may be the pains of physical affliction. Others may feel the taxing of emotional strain or relational disunity. It can even be the stress of financial woes or a loss of job. Jesus made it known that this is what awaits the life […]

We live in a very comfortable time when we seem to hold to comfort above anything else. Consequently, when the Bible speaks of times of discomfort in the form of affliction, suffering, discipline, pruning, self-denial, or tribulation most people want to turn a deaf ear and go back to the promises of God’s love, a […]

As our minds turn to the subject of “LOVE” at this time of the year, it would be good to rehearse some things about love from a biblical perspective. True love in the Bible involves commitment, rather than feeling. Although we hear the expression today of “falling in love,” the truth of the matter is […]

You have probably experienced the scenario of trying to watch what you eat but have come to the end of the day when you didn’t have something planned and couldn’t decide on what to fix so you found yourself giving into the easy decision of just ordering pizza. That’s called decision fatigue. Face it. In […]

God has given us insight into what He is like as He has revealed Himself in His word. The various phrases that deal with God’s shining face are great examples that depict the benefits that we find in God’s shining face. Let’s begin with the “Aaronic benediction” found in the book of Numbers where Moses […]

I never will forget the feeling that overwhelmed our family in returning home to find our house had been burglarized. There was a feeling of disbelief at first as we went from room to room seeing things in total disarray as the intruders scattered whatever they didn’t want. What was most disheartening to my parents […]

How would you like to get more things done each day? This is not a sales pitch for the latest course in time management but there is one time of the day when you can be most productive without interruption that is advocated in the Bible and practiced by the Lord Jesus Christ. Mark 1:35 […]

There’s an old test that people have used to determine if you are an optimist or a pessimist: “Do you see the cup half-full or half-empty?” If you see the glass as half full, you are living in the anticipation of more whereas if you see the glass as half empty you live in anticipation […]