There are times in our lives when everything goes smoothly, with the exception of minor trials that test our abilities, but for the most part we are able to stay on track and press toward our goals. But then out of the blue, some of us are attacked with an unexpected conflict that changes everything … Continue reading Healing Comes to Those Who Believe
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God is Still in Control
The world today is in great turmoil and there’s a path of doom spreading across every nation as the media persistently blasts news of global adversity. It's plagued with economic failure, political deception, global warming, devastating wars, horrendous crimes, deadly diseases and recurrences of destructive natural disasters. People everywhere are asking if God is still … Continue reading God is Still in Control
Choose Your Path
We are living in a world where there are almost as many different kinds of “Christian” churches around us as there are coffee shops. And the opinions and teachings of the Bible offer as much variety and difference in values as the cafe's do in caffeine choices. Years ago there were distinct denominations such as … Continue reading Choose Your Path
You’re Not a Christian Just Because You Do Good Works
There are a lot of very nice people in the world who would not hesitate to help someone if they needed help or give them money or things if they needed it. Their actions are definitely driven by love, but that alone does NOT make them a Christian. Works by itself will NOT get you into … Continue reading You’re Not a Christian Just Because You Do Good Works
The Clock is Ticking – Are you Ready?
Christianity means different things to different people, depending on where in the world you live. In some countries Jesus is truly their Saviour and their only hope for survival here on earth with the promise of a better life in Heaven with Him. In America, however, our lifestyle is very different; we don’t endure a … Continue reading The Clock is Ticking – Are you Ready?
When We Lose a Loved One…
When we lose someone we love, someone who's our best friend and who we depend on for our own personal inspiration, it hurts when they pass on. It doesn't matter how old they were or how perfect they were, our heart aches when we realize that they're really gone. We knew that this person loved … Continue reading When We Lose a Loved One…
This World Is Not Our Home – We Are Just Passing Through
So often Christians fall into the confines of this world’s values and strive toward earthly goals. We endeavour to reach the peak of our careers; we budget our money and invest a chunk of every pay into various funds for our retirement; and we even collect valuable possessions to feel the status of success. We … Continue reading This World Is Not Our Home – We Are Just Passing Through
Stop! And Wait
Many Christians cry out to Jesus for help or go to other Christians to get advice on how to deal with issues and trials that have come against them. And this is a good thing because the Christian family should always help each other in every way possible. Unfortunately, not all Christians heed to the help … Continue reading Stop! And Wait
Foregiveness Begins at Home
We all know that the first step to becoming a Christian is to ask God for forgiveness; to accept Jesus as our Lord and to repent of our old lifestyle as we seek after His. And we know that the next step is to forgive other people and to be free of the anger, hostility … Continue reading Foregiveness Begins at Home
Where do You Run When Problems Get You Down?
When the trials and temptations of this world overwhelm you with stress and frustration, where do you run to get away from them? Many of us feel the need to run to someone for help and it’s not always to the one we should. It’s no secret that Jack Daniels has been seen lurking in … Continue reading Where do You Run When Problems Get You Down?
What to do When Fear Grips You
Most of us have a built-in instinct to run away from something that’s chasing us. We don’t need to ponder the question over in our mind or get on our knees and ask God what to do. We know what to do. Run! But when something happens that fills us with an overwhelming fear and … Continue reading What to do When Fear Grips You
What Swear Words Offend God?
When we think of swear words that offend us there are dozens that come to mind. We even think of the Lord's name being used as a swear word and it grieves us. As children we were taught to not use them or else. In today’s world, however, these offensive words are commonly spoken amongst … Continue reading What Swear Words Offend God?
What is Included in God’s Grace?
Grace and love work together since it was God’s love for us that sent Jesus to the cross so that we could attain grace and be forgiven for our sins and reunited with God. It is this grace that gives us freedom from the curse, but it is our commitment to God because of this … Continue reading What is Included in God’s Grace?
Happy Mother’s Day, Mom
With Mother’s Day quickly approaching, many of us are thinking of our mothers and what they mean to us. Some of us still have the privilege of being able to hug our mother and wish her a happy day, while others of us have to hold fast to cherished memories as we dedicate this day … Continue reading Happy Mother’s Day, Mom
What is faith…….really?
Most Christians know the scripture at Hebrews 11:1 that says “faith is the substance of things hoped for”. We know it’s the energy or the confidence to believe God for something… but what is faith really? Jesus talks a lot about faith and He tells us what we can accomplish with it and the fact that … Continue reading What is faith…….really?
Can We Earn God’s Forgiveness?
Many religions will have us believe that we can “earn” God’s forgiveness through works - give financial aid, support those who come to us for help, and pray for those in need. And these good deeds for this purpose should stay with that religion because it is NOT a prerequisite from the Lord for forgiveness, … Continue reading Can We Earn God’s Forgiveness?
Let Faith Arise!
Faith is not a virtue that we are born with or that we just inherit one day. It is something that we have to seek out and work at to keep. When we accept Jesus as our Lord and Saviour we enter God’s world, and the hopes and dreams that it holds are endless. They … Continue reading Let Faith Arise!
Hurting Words
We’ve all been there and we’ve all done it. We’ve said things that we wished later we hadn’t said. Our emotions overcame us and we spoke hurting words. When we’re hurting inside and we can’t deal with the things that have come upon us, sometimes out of frustration we’ll shout out or speak words that … Continue reading Hurting Words
Are We Destroying God’s Temple With Food?
As Christians, many of us have a heart to serve the Lord and to live our lives as closely as possible to pleasing Him. We love people, we share and don’t boast, we pray for others, we dress in style and yet conservative to avoid promiscuity, and we don't smoke cigarettes or drink alcohol. We know … Continue reading Are We Destroying God’s Temple With Food?
What a Day That Will Be!
What a day that will be when my Jesus I shall see; when I look upon the face of the one who saved me by His grace! Oh, what a glorious day that will be. This song was written by Jim Hill, manager of the Golden Keys Quartet, in the early 1950’s. Since then, it … Continue reading What a Day That Will Be!
Smile, God Loves You! 