Sometimes it seems that the good people are the ones getting attacked with illness, financial stress or other disasters, while those who have no respect for God are flying high and enjoying life. Have you ever wondered why bad things happen to good people? There are four basic reasons why Christians suffer with trials: … Continue reading Why do Bad Things Happen to Good People?
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Are We Sorry Yet?
America is plagued with uprisings like it's never experienced before. Natural disasters are threatening lives and the outcome of political unrest is going ballistic! We have to watch what we say, what we do and how we respond to everything these days; otherwise someone will scream "politically incorrect" and mini-wars break out. It's no longer the "land … Continue reading Are We Sorry Yet?
Motive Reveals What’s in our Heart
No matter what we do in life, there is always a reason behind our actions. It may be obvious or it may be hidden, but we do everything with a motive. Two people may do almost the same thing, but their reasons for doing it may be very different. People can get so caught up … Continue reading Motive Reveals What’s in our Heart
Old-Fashioned and Forgotten
Majority of today's society considers antique furniture to be old-fashioned, too detailed and subjective to a dated lifestyle. And so it has been changed in design to suit today's pace, needs and desires. So it is with the Holy Bible; it has become old- fashioned and forgotten because it doesn't fit into today's lifestyle. The … Continue reading Old-Fashioned and Forgotten
Salvation Can’t be Assumed; it’s Personal
Many people assume they're saved and believe that when Jesus died on the cross He became automatic salvation for everyone. However, if they believe that, they don't know what salvation is or why it was provided on the cross! It's not an automatic reward to be assumed; it's a personal gift from God that must … Continue reading Salvation Can’t be Assumed; it’s Personal
Harambe Divides Human Loyalty
Most of us have read the story that's flooding the news this week about Harambe the gorilla that was killed in its zoo domain when a young child fell in and was threatened by its presence. The Huffington Post Canada reported this past Monday that by the afternoon of this event, before the story was released … Continue reading Harambe Divides Human Loyalty
Praise God in the Bad Times
It's easy for most Christians to praise God when things are going great, when the blessings are pouring in and everyone gets sick but "me". It's easy to say how great life is when we have a good job, a desirable home and an affordable new car. Most of us would agree that to "Praise the Lord" … Continue reading Praise God in the Bad Times
God is Greater than the Attack!
Sometimes it's really hard to be joyful. We're attacked from different directions and we get knocked down, and the joy we once had slowly oozes out of us. Maybe we had plans for that extra bit of money that came in and it got sucked away by an unexpected bill. Or maybe a health issue … Continue reading God is Greater than the Attack!
Forever Young
As we look around us, we're almost convinced that life on this planet is really just for the young at heart. They have more zeal and energy and are able to recoup losses far greater than the more aged ones can, and that gives them an amazing vantage point in life. But it's a point that is deceiving … Continue reading Forever Young
National Day of Prayer
Today is May 5th, 2016 and it's been declared as "The National Day of Prayer". What an opportunity we have as Christians to pray for the leadership of our country and for the salvation of our loved ones. It only comes one day a year and it's perfectly legal! Christians across the land will pray … Continue reading National Day of Prayer
A Plea from the Heart
It seems that false doctrines are stealing the hearts of many people who feel that they're on the right path towards God. They are based on deception and not truth, and they cater to the flesh and not to the spirit. It grieves this author to know that so many people might not get into … Continue reading A Plea from the Heart
The Anguish of Disability
Many people suffer from disabilities and some don't realize that their hidden anguish keeps them in a state of resentment. They take great offense to remarks or suggestions given to them as they try to cover the pain and embarrassment of needing help. They don't see someone offering their hand as a deed of kindness, but as … Continue reading The Anguish of Disability
The Hidden Mustard Seed
It's so easy for preachers to say, "Have faith", but unless Christians are taught what faith is and how to use it, they'll live defeated lives with their needs never met. Many of us spend hours in prayer begging God for answers and yet, the answers don't come. Could it be that the faith we … Continue reading The Hidden Mustard Seed
God is Calling!
Whether we’re a regular follower of the news or just a casual reader, we can’t help but notice that the world is in a mess! From domestic issues to worldly disasters, it appears as if everything is coming undone at the seams. While we can't control most of it, we can't just ignore it all, … Continue reading God is Calling!
Our King is Coming!
There has never been a time in history when the entire earth has been rocked the way it is today. There have always been wars in the Middle East and diverse earthquakes and famines throughout time, but now they are affecting us world-wide and it seems that even the strongest of countries are being threatened like … Continue reading Our King is Coming!
From the Cross to King!
Most Christians know that our sins were nailed to the cross with Jesus on that dark day many years ago. But do they realize the full impact of what actually happened that day? The destiny of mankind was forever changed as Jesus rose from the Cross to be King. When God—Yeshua—created the garden in Eden, He … Continue reading From the Cross to King!
The Truth about Faith
Too often, the true gospel of Jesus is hidden behind the deception of false doctrines and idealistic theologies that are leading people by the millions along the broad path to destruction. God has called us to preach the gospel so people can know of His amazing love for us and of the salvation He’s provided for … Continue reading The Truth about Faith
Burned in the Fire
Our modern world encourages personal success. Women no longer feel content to stay at home as full-time wives and mothers, but now strive for professional careers. Education is pushed at us from the time we can talk so that we blindly press toward our personal successes in our chosen careers. We're expected to save so … Continue reading Burned in the Fire
Can you spare a cup of Water?
There are many hurting people in this world who could really use some encouragement, financial support or physical help. Thousands are starving right around us and we don’t even notice because we are too busy with our own lives. The world we live in has become a self-centered, materialist environment where the emphasis is on … Continue reading Can you spare a cup of Water?
All “Christians” are NOT Equal!
It’s almost impossible for non-believers to know what truth is anymore because there are so many so-called Christian doctrines that preach what people want to hear instead of what God has said! And so, we have hundreds of thousands of people who belong to various organizations and call themselves Christians, yet they don’t even know … Continue reading All “Christians” are NOT Equal!
Smile, God Loves You! 