As we anticipate the coming year with hope, people talk about great expectations. Some are founded upon realistic goals, but some are unfounded based upon unrealistic wishes. Regardless, the turning of the calendar brings with it an anticipation of something better.   The Bible is clear about our “earnest expectation” that is founded upon the […]

There’s an expression that people in a non-agricultural setting may not get the full impact. In case you’ve not heard the expression it’s something that a farmer must to soil that has been neglected therefore it’s turned hard as stone. Often, it’s also overgrown with weeds, briars, etc. Before a farmer can plant, he has […]

The fact that faithfulness is something that is celebrated as an admirable trait and faithfulness is commanded of us as stewards, then it behooves us to seek to be faithful in all things. The writer of the book of Proverbs, however, pointed out that, as a rare gem, is faithfulness found. Proverbs 20:6 (ESV) — […]

The scriptures tell us that God’s ways are not our ways, in fact they are far above our ways and thoughts. Therefore, when we are corrected by God we must know it is for our good, even for our blessing. Isaiah 55:8–9 (ESV) — 8 For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your […]

Have you received a call from God? I’m not talking about a literal call or voice, but a real call comes when the power of the Holy Spirit opens your ears to hear, your mind to understand, and your heart to submit leading to repentance and faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. That is a […]

The BEST holiday celebration should be thanksgiving. Every one of us has a reason to be grateful and although anytime is the right time, it’s especially proper when the reason for the season is “GRATITUDE.” God has given us instruction in His word that in order to worship Him, we should enter His gates with […]

The basic premise in a relationship with God is found in trusting Him. When, by God’s grace a person realizes they have a need of salvation; something more than they could ever do. Then they hear the Gospel of what Jesus Christ has accomplished in His death, burial, and resurrection and by God’s grace believe […]

It’s interesting to put those two words together in a title because they almost seem contradictory. Seldom do we wait for anything patiently. Our society has demanded that any restaurant that has a drive through for quick pickup have at least two lanes because people were being required to wait too long with just one. […]

It seems to be heart wrenching to pray about matters of life that concern us greatly so that we cast our cares upon God because He cares for us, only to receive what we perceive as a deaf ear, or God turning from us. Stop! If you are going down that trail or have been […]

As you go through the race of life, it’s good to have a sense of the finish line because it gives you the perspective that the struggles of life are a definite period and will soon come to an end, and that perspective helps to motivate you to persevere. In addition, a view of the […]