What Are You Working For?
Have you ever got to a point in your work where you asked yourself "What are you working for?" Let's face it; work can only be so exciting. There will be days where you want to quit and go and do something else. Don't do you work for the paycheck. Work for eternal...
The End of the World
In 1987 REM released the song "Its the End of the World as We Know It." It's a song about how the world was falling apart but they felt fine. You will hear many people predict that the world is coming to an end, it is usually because of politics. In reality, not much...
Fountain of Life
Everybody is looking for a fountain of youth. Something that will transform their lives and make them feel younger. Take this pill or eat this diet and it will take years off of your life. None of it works, and soon we are off chasing another fad. Jesus offers us a...
Light in a Very Dark World
Jesus did not come into the world to judge the people but to save them from an eternity of suffering. He didn't bring condemnation but instead good news that can change our lives. He is a light in a very dark world. Forgiveness is extended to all of those who believe...
Guarded by God’s Power
Anytime you see a Head of State like a president or prime minister you inevitably see their security detail right behind. What you don't see is the small army of people working behind the scenes to make sure they are safe. Did you know that you have your own...
With My Own Eyes
Have you ever heard an eyewitness tell an unbelievable story that with their own eyes? You sit there captivated as they recount everything that happened. The fact that they saw it with own eyes makes it so believable. The Apostle John wrote his Gospel as an...
Too Good to Be True
Some people won't believe anything unless they see it with their own eyes. It is as if their judgment is final and it's not true unless they say it is. I understand there is a lot of fake stuff out there, but some people will never be convinced unless they see it. The...
How Can You Repay the Lord
Have you ever wanted to repay someone for a kind act they did for you? You want to do something special to tell them how much you were touched. David expresses the same feelings toward God. He asks the question of "How can you repay the Lord?" Psalms 116:12-14...
God Provides in Many Ways
God's provision for our needs happens in so many ways. For forty years the Israelites ate manna every morning. They would wake up, and it would be on the ground outside of camp. It was good for that day and that day only. When they got into the promised land, the...
Enduring Trials
Enduring trials is the most challenging aspect of following Christ. When times are tough, or there is someone who is making life difficult it can make us question our faith. James, the brother of Jesus, understood our difficulty. He endured many trials while being the...
Till Death Do You Part
Many times I have stood in front of couples with stars in their eyes as they recite their vows to their future spouse. The day is filled with celebration and expectation of what is yet to come. A commitment is made that day to love the other person above all others...
Up from the Ashes
In many areas of the world, people live in the dump. Makeshift cities arise out of the trash heaps, and whole families live in poverty. They rummage through the piles of rubbish looking for anything that their families can live off. Fortunately, many ministries have...
Timely Wisdom
We are all faced with new opportunities or challenges that fill us full of doubt. We expend a lot of brain power struggling over what to do. In reality, most of us know what the right thing is but the uncertainty of how it will play out is what causes us to pause. How...
One of a Kind
Think back through history and try to remember people who were one of a kind in their profession. For music, you have people like Michael Jackson, sports you have Lebron James. There may have people that were just as good as them, but these people stood out because of...
You Are Not Forgotten
It is so easy to go through life thinking that nobody notices you. You look around, and it appears you are forgotten, and nobody appreciates your contributions. Instead of throwing a pity party for yourself read over today's scripture. You are not forgotten by God. He...
Your Incredible Value to God
Corey Ashbury has written the popular worship called "Reckless Love" based on this passage of scripture. God will leave the ninety-nine to go and look for the one lost sheep. It is his take on how much God loves you. He is not willing to risk losing you. He wants you...
Take the Path of Humility
We all know those people who are good at bringing attention to themselves. It seems they are always doing the thing that will get noticed. People clamor to be around them because of all the attention. Jesus gives us a warning against wanting the spotlight. Instead,...
Can You Hear Me?
Remember the famous phone commercial for Verizon "Can you hear me now?" It was a play on what most mobile phone users were saying as they walked around looking for good reception. As you read today's verse in Hebrews, you can almost hear the Holy Spirit saying the...
Be About Your Business
Most studies and surveys say the same thing; workers don't like their bosses. They grumble about them to coworkers, gripe about the way things are done, and generally are miserable at work. Most of the blame is put on the boss. As Christians, we are called to a higher...
The Eye Doesn’t Lie
Your eyes are a window to your soul. Much can be known about you just by watching your eyes. The eye doesn't lie. Your eyes exude health or sickness; they show truth or deception. Jesus tells us today that the eye is the lamp of the body. It tells us whether we are...