Most of us have been taught to share, whether it's sharing toys as a child, our lunch with someone who has none, or our excess clothes with the needy. We give donations to worthy funds, we send money to the starving children in the third world and we give our old things away to make … Continue reading Give more than your garbage…
A New Day…
Many people started the new year by making resolutions and promises that seemed good at the time but have already become near impossible to keep. Some of the goals that were set were very realistic and attainable but now they look like they were just another wish for better things ahead. Goals aren't wishes that you … Continue reading A New Day…
What makes New Years so great?
The hype of the new year always brings about two distinct emotions - excitement for the hope of good things to come and depression over the thought of heading into another year of disappointment. There's nothing magical about ringing in a new year. Yet, the prelude of music, special events and exciting parties gives the impression that the … Continue reading What makes New Years so great?
The Heart of Christmas
The spirit of Christmas can be the greatest feeling in the world, and the hype of shopping along with the traditional Christmas carols and glittering decorations set the perfect atmosphere for the season. Family gatherings and great feasts add joy and excitement to the hearts of everyone, whether they are Christians or not. This is because we … Continue reading The Heart of Christmas
Show…don’t tell!
Telling is the physical way of getting the job done and sometimes one that's received with animosity....but showing is something that people see and it's a picture that's worth a thousand words. New Christians are often instructed by their leaders to get out there and preach to everyone they see whether it's at work, in social gatherings … Continue reading Show…don’t tell!
Don’t show me the money….
There's more to work than earning money! It's reasonable to say that most people work to earn a living, but there are many people within our own communities who are committed to perform specific duties at a job and yet don't get paid. Why? Because their passion to see something accomplished to help someone is … Continue reading Don’t show me the money….
Who Believes in Miracles any more….
"Don't give up on the brink of a miracle".....most Christians have heard the song, read the book and sat through many Sunday sermons about it. But what does it mean? It means that some things take time AND they don't always happen the way we expect them to....so if we're waiting on God for the … Continue reading Who Believes in Miracles any more….
Believing in Santa Claus….
We are on the eve of the Christmas celebrations and the department stores are getting decked out with dazzling Christmas trees, extravagant decorations and delightful holiday music. And many of them are setting a spot for that jolly character in red that will invite kids by the dozens to sit on his knee. They tell … Continue reading Believing in Santa Claus….
Cheerful giver….
We've all heard of the cliche that says it's better to give than to receive, and simply put that just means that it's better to be the person who's in a position to have something to give rather than the person who is in need. So, it's really not a sacrifice or struggle for many people … Continue reading Cheerful giver….
The Power of Love….
We often find ourselves praying for people who just don't seem to want to change. We pray with them, preach at them, support them emotionally and even financially, and give them every possible brochure available to help them see things the way they should........the way we believe they should. And when time goes on and there's no evidence of change, … Continue reading The Power of Love….
Declaring That I am….
We all know that God calls himself, "The Great I Am", and this is because He IS who He is. He is not a person who is called I Am with a personality that lines up with the name, but rather God IS the personality that is called, I Am. He does not change and therefore "IS". … Continue reading Declaring That I am….
Don’t give in…….
One of the greatest challenges for Christians today is to believe God for healing when health issues come against them. We pray, we quote scripture and we add our name to prayer lists, but it doesn't work. The condition gets worse and we begin to give in to the circumstances - to the illness, and we justify our … Continue reading Don’t give in…….
Hate the sin…hate the sinner?
It seems that lately the news is filled with horrendous crime stories and the detailed exploits of serial killers, and they remind us just how far humanity has drifted from God. Some of these crimes are so heinous that our stomachs churn just thinking about them. But when the offender is caught and justice is served, even Christians … Continue reading Hate the sin…hate the sinner?
Can’t is a 4-letter word
We all say it - some of us out of instinct and some of us because we mean it - but regardless, the word "can't" is a four-letter word for Christians. Words are very powerful forms of communication. They can bring a positive influence or a negative impact. Why? Because they set things into motion. When God … Continue reading Can’t is a 4-letter word
Need a word to the wise?
Just as we think that everything in our life is going well, we turn around and smack into a block wall that threatens our peace and sanity. Whether it's an unexpected bill, an illness or an overwhelming time-framed project, there always seems to be something that needs our immediate attention. And sometimes several of these obstacles … Continue reading Need a word to the wise?
I hate doing this…
Sometimes helping other people can become so overwhelming that it turns into a major inconvenience and we end up stressing over it to the point that we forget why we're doing it. And when this happens, the joy of giving is lost. When we decide to do something, there are two things that we need to understand. First, … Continue reading I hate doing this…
Love lifted me…
What better reason is there to show someone that you love them than for no reason at all? There are those special occasions like Mother's Day, birthdays and Christmas when the ethically right thing to do is give a gift or send a card. We mean well when we hold our special ones in high esteem … Continue reading Love lifted me…
5 Minutes of rest…
Life keeps us busy and sometimes we get wound up with doing things and our mind begins to scramble. We try to rest but the stress stays with us because unknowingly we don't let go of it long enough to actually begin to feel the peace come in. God is majestic and the mountains are … Continue reading 5 Minutes of rest…
Sex and Love: they are not the same thing
The best feeling in the world is knowing that we are loved and the worst feeling is being alone. The world has really confused sex with love; they are the not the same thing. Yet, too often when people get lonely they turn to temporary relationships that not only don't work out, but it leaves them in … Continue reading Sex and Love: they are not the same thing
Are you ashamed…
Many times Christians will know the truth, accept the truth and even love the truth, but they will not share the truth. Perhaps it's out of fear of being harrassed or ridiculed that they keep it hidden inside them. Perhaps they think that as long as they believe it, nothing else matters. But what can … Continue reading Are you ashamed…
Smile, God Loves You! 