Daily encouragement for Christians
From the archives: Do you recognize the communication problem in the United States? When I was in high school we had debate teams. I was never involved but somehow I learned how to debate nearly any topic my husband and I could think of to discuss, as did he. There is a fine line […]
Are you enjoying a smooth Christian walk or do you stumble, trip, and tumble? I am a stumbling, tripping tumbler. I could be tempted to feel like a failure if it weren’t for Father’s Word, which tells me it’s all part of the plan: “He is a stone that will make people stumble, a rock […]
There are many different versions of the Bible. While this is upsetting to some people, who think their preferred version is the only correct one, I appreciate those written in a contemporary style; they are simpler and easier to understand. I’ve known many people who have never read the Book because they didn’t understand the […]
Do you ever feel so insecure about your relationship with Jesus that you doubt your acceptance in the kingdom? Would you believe me if I told you there is no one, not a human that ever existed, that has a better chance of entering into heaven than you? “God looks out from heaven upon the […]
From the archives: Today seemed to find me in a barren land as I sat with Father expectantly seeking the topic of the day. After an hour the only thing I knew was that I could not give up because Father wanted to speak to someone specific through my words today. Suddenly, I caught just […]
Perhaps this world seems comfortable to you because it’s all you’ve ever known but make no mistake, you are a traveler here if you have chosen Jesus as your guide. This is the land you were sent to in order to carry out the will of Father, which is usually revealed bit by bit. “You […]
What does the Sabbath day look like for you? Do you have a day in your week for resting your body and praising your Savior? If so, what day is it? The look and feel of Shabbat (the Sabbath) has changed immensely over the centuries. Until the year 321 A.D. the Sabbath always began at […]
Do you strive to live your life by the law? Perhaps you’ve never really thought about it. Most of us are taught very young about the things we cannot do if we are to be a good person. We cannot steal from others, make up lies, hit, bite, be selfish, jealous, or cheat in school. […]
Do you ever wish you could escape adulthood and go back to a time long ago? As a child did you have anyone you trusted enough to yell, “Catch me!” as you jumped off the porch, knowing you would be safe? The trust-jump or trust-fall becomes more difficult as we “grow up” and face the […]
From the archives: Last night two of my grandsons decided they wanted to sleep outside on the trampoline. It is spring but we live in the north and the temperature was going back to the low forties. It was their first try at spending the night in the great outdoors. They are seven and nine […]
