Daily encouragement for Christians
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 use common sense? Chapter 9 of Joshua describes a group of travelers who make their way into Israel’s camp. When Joshua asked where they were from they answered: “From a far off country, very far away.” (Joshua 9:9) They continued: “This bread was warm from the oven when we packed it and left […]
Today is Christmas around the world. Many people will gather together to share a meal and gifts. If you will have children in your home the excitable energy may be contagious. We love to watch our little ones as their faces dance with joy and wonder. However, there are many homes where the traditional gathering […]
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 […]
Have you ever felt the need to fight for anything? Before I knew Christ there was a popular song I enjoyed. It was about declaring the right to party! Those were my wilderness days, very much like the wandering Israelites. Then my heart began to seek the face of the Lord and the fight turned […]
Written in 2020 but the message remains the same. If Jesus came back today would you be ready, prepared, and overjoyed, or would you be caught with your focus on things of this world? Do you seek knowledge, and if you do, knowledge about what? Where do you look to learn the things you want […]
Jesus says “…keep asking and it will be given to you.” (Luke 11:9) But what should we ask for? I often have said, “I just want God’s will to be done.” That seemed safe. “Lord make me want what you want,” and I meant it. Then I saw what it was that He wants us […]
Does your heart long for more? It seems to be human nature to want more and more of the things we enjoy. Sometimes less is more. Less alcohol brings more clarity of mind. Less smoking makes for more air space in your lungs. Less talking leaves more time for listening. Less reality TV may mean […]
Life gets tough. Especially if you are trying to follow Jesus. He prayed to his Father, “I have given them your word and the world hated them because they do not belong to the world–just as I myself do not belong to the world.” (John 17:14) When you are walking with Satan he feels secure […]
A reminder of the power of prayer: “Come and listen, all you who fear God, and I will tell you what he has done for me. I cried out to him with my mouth, his praise was on my tongue. Had I cherished evil thoughts, Adonai [the Lord], would not have listened.” (Psalm 66:16-18) During […]
