Daily encouragement for Christians
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 […]
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 […]
Christmas is almost here. Families will be gathering, some with joyful anticipation and others with nervous anxiety, often in the same home. The police departments will be on high alert at the thought of domestic dispute calls. It is said that family arguments are the most dangerous situations for police to respond to. Sad but […]
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 […]
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 […]
Have you ever been so close to your goal that you could see it but before you were able to grasp it, the Spirit of God changed your direction? Throughout the history of the Bible, we read where God changes hearts. Some He hardens, some He softens, all according to His plan. When Saul decided […]
