There is nothing as acutely painful as stubbing your toe in the dark or stepping on a lego in your bare feet. Something so small can render us useless for the next fifteen minutes. Most of the time when something like this happens it’s because we are looking where we are going. Much of our…
Read MoreThere is a debate over nature versus nurture. Do we, as humans, come equipped with the knowledge of right or wrong (nurture) or do we have to learn it? Some will argue that people won’t know unless they are taught. I am not here to settle the debate but show you what Isaiah says. He…
Read MoreThere is not a day that goes by that I don’t get bombarded with products that will make me look and feel younger. All of them are a breakthrough discovery, and all of them promise to renew you. In reality, our human body is slowly deteriorating, and there is little we can do to stop…
Read MoreIn the book “The Cross and the Switchblade” Nicky Cruz was asked what it was that broke his addiction to drugs. He replied that he was in the Teen Challenge chapel by himself praying and there was this presence of the Holy Spirit that he felt overcame him. He experienced a feeling he never had…
Read MoreThere is nothing better than smelling Mexican food. Our family loves it, and we eat several times a week. From the chips and salsa to the sauces poured over enchiladas you can’t beat the aroma. Cilantro alone can make me crave tacos. Did you know you give off an aroma? I’m not talking about body…
Read MoreHave you ever considered that some of the experiences you have gone through weren’t for your growth but were to be used to bless others? Those times of “training” by the Lord are for future use as he brings people who need to be comforted. That affliction you are enduring now will be used by…
Read MoreIsrael sought the Messiah during Jesus’ time. They were looking for the savior who was going to come and defeat the Romans and restore the throne of David. This is part of the reason they refused to recognize Jesus. While they were looking for a king, he came as a servant. They wanted someone to…
Read MoreWe are a little over two weeks away from Easter, and soon the focus will shift to the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Is it a powerful time of year where we are reminded of the amazing act that Jesus did for us. He defeated death and gave us the ability to have victory…
Read MoreHave you ever been called childish? How about being told to grow up? You may have deserved it. Sometimes they are spoken by someone who has maturity issues themselves. As Christians, we are told to leave childish things behind and put on the characteristics of a mature believer. Don’t act childish. 1 Corinthians 14:20 “Brothers…
Read MoreApril Fools is an interesting holiday. Back before Facebook made every day some kind of recognition and celebration we had days like April Fools where you could have fun. It was a time to expose everyone’s gullibility and have a good laugh. To have a day to act a little foolish is okay as long…
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