You never realize how much you rely upon the sun until you go through several days of rain. The cloud cover and dampness make you cold no matter what the temperature is. You want the sun to break through the clouds and remind you that it is there. The same can be said for Jesus….
Read MoreWith the Coronavirus wreaking havoc in the world, there is a lot of people expressing their opinions online. You have those panicking and purchasing toilet paper in bulk and those mocking those people. My advice to you is to remember that this too shall pass. In a couple of months, this will be an afterthought…
Read MoreNo one likes criticism, especially when it comes from one of our leaders. Often our initial reaction is to defend ourselves and go on the offensive against the one criticizing us. Hearing a hard word is never easy, but the Apostle Paul shows us that we need to learn how to listen so that we…
Read MoreVery few things cause more heartache than a bad partnership. Whether it be a business relationship or a marriage, it only adds stress to an already stressful situation. As a Believer, Paul implores us to make sure that those we join together with are like-minded. Two people going in the same direction can travel a…
Read MoreIf you believe the studies and statistics, most people wake up each morning with little purpose. Sure, they have to go to work so they can put food on the table and pay the bills, but after that, there is very little motivation. Everyone wants something to live for that will bring meaning and purpose…
Read MoreThe moment before every battle is the most intense. Your mind is racing with all of the possibilities, and the thought of dying is chief among them. Some movies have great speeches by leaders to motivate the troops right before they rush into combat. Some battles you don’t have to fight. Instead, all you need…
Read MoreWe take our sight for granted until it is taken away. As we get older, our eyesight diminishes, and we have to correct our vision or put greater trust in our other senses. To be honest, what we see with our eyes can be misleading and cause undue anxiety. Paul knew this very well when…
Read MoreThe amount of people who struggle with some form of depression is staggering. Those taking anti-depressant medicine is off the charts. The drug companies are making billions of little pills that promise to lift the mental fog off of our day. God never intended for HIs children to struggle this way. He offers a way…
Read MoreI’m not one for parades. There are a couple near my house every year, and they are more annoying than enjoyable. That’s my personal preference though. There are a couple of parades that I do enjoy. One is when my sports team wins the championship, and the second one is as a believer in Jesus…
Read MorePeople don’t write letters anymore. They send short texts filled with emojis. If something longer needs to be said, they might send an email, but no one sits down and writes anything on paper and then mails it. It’s a lost art and with it is lost the wonderful avenue of using words to paint…
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