When unexpected bad news hits home, it not only knocks the wind out of the one hurting, but it almost prevents them from wanting to breathe again. The sky becomes a mass of dark clouds that hides the sun, the hope of a brighter tomorrow. Their purpose for living turns into a heart-breaking challenge that … Continue reading A Smile Can Make the Difference
Author: Ronnie Dauber
Do You Need a Friend?
There's one person who we can ALWAYS count on to be there for us and that's Jesus. This isn't a new message but it needs to be repeated to get it down into our spirit, into our minds and into our hearts so that we know that we know that Jesus is here for us. … Continue reading Do You Need a Friend?
Don’t worry……..be happy…..
Worrying is something that we all do at one time or another just because of the pressures and conflicts all around us. Many of us have financial concerns, health issues or family problems that have become the focus of our attention at the best of times. It's not that easy to just step outside of the … Continue reading Don’t worry……..be happy…..
Why Did He take so long?
Often we'll pray about something and wait for God to answer. Nothing happens so we pray again - and again. Sometimes we feel as if He isn't listening or that our problem isn't important enough for Him. The truth is, God heard our words the first time. But He responds to our hearts and not to … Continue reading Why Did He take so long?
Ah, the roses….
Sometimes we get so busy in our lives that we forget to stop and smell the roses. We love God but our time is given to earn money so we can live a decent life. We forget that God - our Heavenly Father - wants good things for us, too, and that we don't have to … Continue reading Ah, the roses….
Rejoice always….
"This is the day the Lord has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it!" ............Psalms 118:24 Sometimes things don't turn out the way we were hoping, and we pray fervently for someone to be healed and yet, they aren't healed and God takes them home. It's very painful and there's so much hurt when … Continue reading Rejoice always….
Look for Something Good to Say…
One of the dependable facts of life is that it's filled with challenges on a daily basis. Some are great and some are just enough to make us feel frustrated or humiliated. So, we take a deep breath, thank God that He's giving us the answer and then we keep our eyes focused ahead while … Continue reading Look for Something Good to Say…
Vengeance can feel so good….
It may feel good but it does nothing to solve the problem, nor does it witness to others a good Christian character. The world today is very fast paced and it's all about me and how I can prosper and my rights and privileges. It can be a very sad analogy of the truth behind … Continue reading Vengeance can feel so good….
You are not alone
We've all been there and many of us are still going through it. We have sorrows that keep weighing us down or financial struggles that are making us feel warn and old. And while these burdens lay heavy on our heart, it seems as if the people around us aren't concerned or don't care. Likely, it's … Continue reading You are not alone
Need another challenge?
There are times when it seems as if the challenges just keeping coming at us. We turn on the TV to get away from it all and the focus there is another horrifying climatic disaster such as a deadly earthquake and another murder that grieves our hearts. We get anxious and uptight because it appears … Continue reading Need another challenge?
Look beyond yourself
Some days it seems as if we have a bag of problems just dropped at our feet and we have to solve them now or else - but with little time, money or resources, and without the insight of where to begin or how far to go. And then the more we concentrate on them, the more … Continue reading Look beyond yourself
Just ask
As we go about our life and unpleasant things happen - and they do happen to all of us - sometimes we wonder where God was, or why He let that happen, or why doesn't He do something about it. If we need something, shouldn't He just give it to us - if He really … Continue reading Just ask
Where do you turn for help?
Every day can seem like an endless road of trials and temptations when we make rush decisions, and many of us stop to ponder over them and wonder if we did the right thing. Should I have done this? Gone there? Married him? With life often racing at us in overwhelming leaps and bounds, how … Continue reading Where do you turn for help?
God is our refuge
Psalm 62:8 says, "God is a refuge for us." That means that He's always there for us. He's there for us to talk to, to tell our problems to and to pour our tears upon. He has big shoulders that never get too heavy for any of our burdens. Sometimes we need someone there who will just … Continue reading God is our refuge
Religion – who needs it!
There are so many variations of religion that come in the guise of Christianity and many people are wondering if any of it is true or if the whole thing is just another demanding organization to keep people under control. Sadly, religion is a man-made doctrine taken from Biblical principals that inputes control onto a submissive congregation. … Continue reading Religion – who needs it!
What is Easter Sunday?
Matthew 28:1-7 “In the end of the Sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first [day] of the week, came Mary Magdalene and the other Mary to see the sepulcher. And behold, there was a great earthquake for the angel of the Lord descended from heaven and came and rolled back the stone from … Continue reading What is Easter Sunday?
Listen and Be Blessed
"Jesus has overcome and the grave is overwhelmed. The victory is won. He is risen from the dead and I will rise when he calls my name. No more sorrow, no more pain. I will rise on eagle's wings, before my God fall on my knees and rise!" Listen to the video, I Will Rise … Continue reading Listen and Be Blessed
Matthew 27: 45-66
45,46: Now from the sixth hour until the ninth hour there was darkness over all the land. And about the ninth hour Jesus cried out with a loud voice, saying, "Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani?" that is, "My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?" 50-66: And Jesus cried out again with a loud voice, … Continue reading Matthew 27: 45-66
This is Jesus, the King of the Jews
Matthew 27:27-37 "Then the soldiers of the governor took Jesus into the Praetorium and gathered the whole garrison around Him. And they stripped Him and put a scarlet robe on Him. When they had twisted a crown of thorns, they put [it] on His head, and a reed in His right hand. And … Continue reading This is Jesus, the King of the Jews
God’s promise
"And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me."...John 12:32 As Good Friday approaches, we are reminded that Christ was lifted up from the earth as He made Himself a sacrifice for our sins. What can be more rewarding than knowing that because we honor what Christ has … Continue reading God’s promise
Smile, God Loves You! 