Be an Encouragment

Sometimes we have to overlook the bad attitudes and actions of others and not get upset. We have no idea what they may be going through and so a graceful smile, an act of kindness, and a forgiving attitude on our part may be the encouragement they need today. God may have put them in … Continue reading Be an Encouragment

Take His Hand

If we can believe that Jesus is our Lord and Savior and has redeemed us back to God our Heavenly Father, then we have to believe that our Father will take care of us, His children, while we are here waiting to go Home. So reach out to Him, and let God help you! If … Continue reading Take His Hand

The Perfect Easter Gift

The perfect Easter gift: This book is a collection of individual testimonies as I imagined they would be by some of the people who were with Jesus when He died. Each one is based totally on Scripture with a bit of my imagination added to put it in storybook format. I hope you will get … Continue reading The Perfect Easter Gift

What are we Waiting For?

Sometimes, we have to be honest with ourselves and accept that the way we are doing something isn't bringing the answer we need, and that we have to turn to Jesus, give Him the problem, and realize that HE is the answer! When our hope is in the world, we will always be anxious and … Continue reading What are we Waiting For?

Grow in Grace

The more we study the Scriptures and spend time in prayer and worship, the more we'll know Jesus, and the more we'll realize that His promises and His goodness are real to those who love Him. We'll also know that He is a just God and won't tolerate sin for much longer. We are blessed … Continue reading Grow in Grace

Put Some Oil in my Lamp, Keep it Burning!

We are so blessed to have the Scriptures to study so we can know Jesus and understand what His plans are for our lives! The more we read them, the more God can teach us and lead us because His Word in us is the Light that gets brighter as we travel the path that … Continue reading Put Some Oil in my Lamp, Keep it Burning!

Mercy or Stress

When our hope and faith are in the things of this world, we subject ourselves to its authority and reap what we sow—and that often includes stress. But when we trust God because we know that He is God Almighty who loves us enough to die for us and that He's promised to take care … Continue reading Mercy or Stress

Sowing Naturally

Sowing peace is not an option; it's a spiritual fruit of the Holy Spirit in us and is revealed through our words and actions. As believers, we will win more souls for Jesus with love and peace than we will with harsh words and a bad attitude. Sowing peace isn't a chore; it comes naturally … Continue reading Sowing Naturally

A Breath Away

No matter what's going on in the world today, Jesus is always just a breath away to those who love Him! We need to call out to Him and ask for His help when we have problems because He has already overcome this world and He'll give us the victory through them. Let's put our … Continue reading A Breath Away

Daily Benefits

We live in a fast-paced world that encourages us to be anxious and always wanting more, bigger, or better of everything. It's the perfect recipe for anger and depression. But when we focus on Jesus and see all that He has done for us and all that He is doing, we can't help but be … Continue reading Daily Benefits

Grace of our Father

Isn't it wonderful that, as Christians, we can come to God in prayer any time, any place, and for anything? He is our Heavenly Father who loves us, and even when we do things we shouldn't do, we can ask God to forgive us, and He forgives us and gives us a big spiritual hug. … Continue reading Grace of our Father

A Happy Heart

God has a plan, and each one of us fits into it, either for good or for bad. When we accept Jesus as our Savior, He washes our sins away, and we become part of His magnificent design for eternity. As we live each day and put our trust in Him to direct our path, … Continue reading A Happy Heart

The Gift of Peace

Peace is one of the greatest virtues we have. Jesus gave us this gift when He told us not to be troubled with this world's issues but instead take His peace and rest in Him. When we accept this gift and put our faith in Him, Jesus fills us with a peace that the world, … Continue reading The Gift of Peace

Who Can See God?

Many people call themselves Christians but don't know God or follow His ways, and then complain when He doesn't answer their prayers. God is our Heavenly Father, and when we submit to Jesus so He can wash our sins away and then study the Bible to know His truth, God reveals Himself to us. Then … Continue reading Who Can See God?

The Perfect Way

When we face obstacles that seem impossible to get over, we have to remember that to our Heavenly Father, nothing is impossible. We are His children in a strange world waiting to go Home, and He gives us the strength, wisdom, and ability to get through these obstacles so that our way is perfect according … Continue reading The Perfect Way

The Blessing of Father and Child

God wants us to know Him so we can fellowship with Him, as Father and child. When we study the Bible with a heart to learn the truth, God reveals Himself to us, and His righteousness through Jesus fills us to overflowing. We should never accept what others say "about" God as a substitute for … Continue reading The Blessing of Father and Child

Priorities

Being a Christian is knowing Jesus as our Savior and desiring to fellowship with Him; it's not just to get things so we can "live a better life now." As we study the Bible and spend time in worship, our prayers become a lifeline between us and God, and our only desire is to give … Continue reading Priorities

A Breath of Fresh Air

Today is the first day of March and many of us are hoping that spring will be here soon. We are tired of the cold, snowy weather and we're ready for the appearance of green grass and colorful flowers. Just as our eyes look for this change, our soul seeks God for a breath of … Continue reading A Breath of Fresh Air

My Redeemer Lives

I want to encourage you to stop believing in false hope and start studying your Bible and focusing on Jesus. We cannot make this world a better place to live. I know many of us don't want to accept it, but we are about to enter The Great Tribulation, just as it's been prophesied so … Continue reading My Redeemer Lives

When Life Begins

Life IS worth living when Jesus is Lord over it. The world cannot give God's love, joy, peace, happiness, and the hope of a blessed eternity. God has given all these things to us, but we can't receive them as long as we are part of this world that is heading for destruction. When we … Continue reading When Life Begins