Whenever I am hiking, I always am on the lookout for holes in the ground or roots exposed. The reason for this is experience, I have tripped over too many of these in my lifetime. There is nothing worse than having to hike out of some beautiful place with a twisted ankle. Leadership has its…
Read MoreHave you ever stumbled upon a spring of water while you were on a long hike? There is nothing as refreshing as drinking the cold water that cascades out of the spring. That is the picture that Jeremiah paints for us today. Come to the fountain of life that Christ provides for our thirsty souls….
Read MoreDid your parents ever tell you, “This is going to hurt me more than it hurts you?” No child in the world has ever believed that line. That’s partly because we can’t see beyond our pain. The truth is that it is hard to discipline those who you love. We prefer to use words, but…
Read MoreGod knows exactly what our life is going to be like before we are born. He knows where we are going to live and what role He has for us. We know this because this is what God told the prophet, Jeremiah. Before I formed you in your mother’s womb, I appointed you to be…
Read MoreIn 1993 Audio Adrenaline wrote the song “Big Big House.” It quickly became a number one hit in Christian Music. Soon kids were singing it in youth groups and children’s church. The theme of the song is that God has a house in heaven with lots and lots of rooms, room enough for everyone. That’s…
Read MoreSome families seemed to be blessed beyond the norm. It appears whatever they touch is thriving, and there is a prevalent joy. You’ve probably asked yourself, what is the difference that separates them from other families? Today’s scripture gives us a clue. The home God blesses is full of His presence. 1 Chronicles 13:14 The…
Read MoreNothing keeps a person going more than the promise of a reward. Tell a child that if they behave, they will get a treat, and they shape up quickly. Promise a raise to an employee if they complete a project, and soon their productivity is through the roof. For the Christian, if we remain faithful…
Read MoreThere is no better place for any Christian to be than in serving the Lord by serving others. There is a joy that comes from being in God’s will and being a part of seeing Jesus transform lives. The blessing of true service is that God promises to care for those who do it with…
Read MoreBoys have a knack for getting dirty. It’s in their DNA. They want to explore and get into things to discover how they work. Mothers are constantly trying to get the stains out of clothing and scolding them to keep their clothes intact. As Christians, we tend to get into sin that stains our hearts….
Read MoreIn high school, I had to take a fine arts course. Art is not my forte, but there I was my senior year with my graduation in the balance trying to pass this class. My final senior project was making a vase out of clay on the spinning wheel. It started as a vase, turned…
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