Daily encouragement for Christians
I saw an acquaintance post on social media about a major life event. She was asking for prayer and on her own she prayed to God, Buddha, Zeus, and to all the other gods, just to cover her bases. How well do you think that prayer went over with God? The God I choose to […]
Who threatens to disrupt the peace in your life today? Your boss, spouse, friend, children, the clerk in the market, or the man who cut you off in traffic? How easy is it to grow irritated or angry as the day progresses, over the words, behaviors or attitudes of others? We picture their faces and […]
Written November 18, 2020 In November 2018 the news reported that due to wind currents, the California wildfires could be smelled in Michigan. At that time, the deadliest fire season in history–for the United States–was devouring everything it could wrap its flames around, running ahead of the men and women with the hoses. It was […]
From the archives: Have you ever considered the stress Moses was under as he led more than 1.5 million people through the desert? Let’s talk pressure and imagine you were the one chosen to lead. As still happens today, “the crowd that was with them grew greedy for an easier life. ‘If only we had […]
“This will let you know that I am ADONAI [ the Lord].” (Exodus 7:17) In the first five plagues, God instructed Moshe (Moses) to hold out his staff. It looked like any other ordinary staff and it was, with one exception–God was using it to send a message. God is able to take an ordinary […]
A famous comic once said we should send all the Christians to the frontline in war–they can’t wait to get to heaven anyway. Why is that? Perhaps it’s because we know that this evil world of mixed emotions is not our final destination and we are homesick. We won’t have to deal with sadness, […]
Do you know anyone who walks through life with a “holier than you” kind of attitude? It’s natural to want to feel superior to others and it’s easy to get a big head when God uses you to be a part of bringing in his kingdom. But beware of thinking too highly of yourself. “For […]
Have you ever been a caregiver? It’s a tough job that requires patience, compassion, and commitment. We all have had times in our lives when we needed someone to do the simple tasks of everyday life for us, beginning with our birth. Perhaps you have come full circle and you are once again the person […]
A blast from the past: Do you have a secret family recipe? My mom passed one down for what we called the “family chip dip.” It wasn’t a taste for everyone but it was treasured by the members of our family and not shared easily. The secret family recipe I created was in the form […]
It’s said that every generation thinks the End Times will be during their lifetime. The signs are all around us. It is also a fact that your life will end and you will stand before the judgment seat, perhaps earlier than you expect. Does that make you consider how you live today or do you […]
