Everyone wants to reap a bountiful harvest, but few want to do the work to prepare for the harvest. You can’t daydream your way through life, trust me I have tried. Watching the wind, which you can’t see, and the clouds, which you can’t touch, are not bad if you do them once in awhile. If your…
Read MoreI read a story the other day where a guy sued everyone in his church. It didn’t list why he filed the lawsuit but can you imagine that happening? We have become so easily offended and quick to seek out justice when we’ve been wronged. The Bible tells us to act differently as Christians. We…
Read MoreThere is nothing more reliable than the sunrise in the morning. It has never failed coming up. Sure, there are mornings where you can’t see it because of the clouds, but it is still there. God tells us, through the prophet Hosea, that He is more reliable than the sun. That means we can go to…
Read MoreScience is constantly looking for a renewable source of life and energy. They try to harness the forces of nature to create clean and cheap streams of energy. All of this is done in hopes of sustaining and prolonging life. Humans are also looking for that fountain of youth that will keep them young and…
Read MoreYou are not alone. Do you ever feel like you are the only one who is going through your struggle? Everywhere you look everyone is doing great, and you suffer in silence as you struggle with sin or someone being cruel to you. The Bible is very clear that you are not alone. Jesus suffered everything…
Read MoreDaniel got a glimpse of heaven. Heaven is often depicted as a place in the clouds with big gates and Peter sitting at a desk letting people in. I’m not sure where this tradition came from but it is far from reality. Sure there will be pearly gates and streets of gold but those will…
Read MoreDaniel is a person we can model our lives after. He held himself to a high standard, worked diligently, and didn’t waver in the face of opposition. This opened doors to promotions and persecution. You have an opportunity to set yourself apart in the workplace by the work you do and the way you carry…
Read MoreSometimes you can see the writing on the wall. Our future isn’t written on billboards. Wouldn’t it be nice if it was? As you are driving down the highway a sign lets you know what is coming in your future. That would be nice, but it’s not a reality. God chooses to get our attention…
Read MoreHave you heard the saying the Mighty Have Fallen? Have you ever seen a tree that has fallen? The Oak tree is the most sturdy tree known to man. Its thick wood and deep root system coupled with resistance towards drought enable it to weather almost anything. They can live to be hundreds of years…
Read MoreIt takes courage to live with conviction, to guide your life to a higher standard. Daniel was such a man. He wasn’t going to lower his expectations of himself to please other people. We need to live with the same conviction. Choose today to set a high standard for yourself. Daniel 1:8 “But Daniel resolved…
Read More
