Not counting the actual letters in the word, 'cancer' is undoubtedly the worst of the four-letter words. I think most of us have suffered the loss of someone we love to this horrific curse. We can't wait for the world any longer as it tries to find a cure to this deadly disease. We need … Continue reading Join me in my prayerful stand against cancer
Your money or your life!
What can possibly be more important or more precious than money or what money can buy? The obvious answer would be the gift of life. Life tops the charts for having the greatest value of anything in this world. Each of us has one life, one person that we are totally responsible for and one life to … Continue reading Your money or your life!
What day is it today?
"This is the day the Lord has made. We should rejoice and be glad in it." (Psalms 118:24) If we could focus on that one scripture and realize that today - this minute - is the only true time we have, we would be able to see more clearly the good things that are right … Continue reading What day is it today?
Is humility a bad thing?
A humble person is able to accept the reality of a situation and address it regardless of how embarrassing or humiliating it may be. A person filled with pride will avoid it or ignore it, and act as if it were not their concern. Pride often prevents us from keeping peace or considering the feelings of others. A humble … Continue reading Is humility a bad thing?
Is laughter really the best medicine?
Laughter is the perfect medicine for someone who’s down in the dumps and needs a boost. It’s also the daily preventative medicine that helps to keep happy people happy. Proverbs 15:13 says, “A merry heart makes a cheerful countenance.” And that’s true because people who are happy-going always seem to look free, almost as if … Continue reading Is laughter really the best medicine?
Is it true that Christians aren’t allowed to get angry?
So many people have this misconceived image in their minds that Christians are boring people who dress in fifties-style clothes and are sworn to poverty. They don’t get involved with sports, never watch TV and talk with their monotone voices that flow from personalities so dull it would bore a fly. This is really … Continue reading Is it true that Christians aren’t allowed to get angry?
The joy of spring is in the air…
....for many people, but not for everyone. Spring brings joy and peace but most of all, it brings new hope. As the signs of winter begin fading away, we hear the welcoming sounds of colorful song birds and we see some tiny sprouts of crocuses popping up in the garden. Somehow, the stress and challenges of winter … Continue reading The joy of spring is in the air…
Can Christians drink wine?
This is an ongoing question for new Christians and a controversial one for older Christians. Many religions and Christian denominations forbid it completely and expose it as a ‘work of the devil’. Others accept drinking wine as a traditional beverage before a meal. Let’s see what the Bible has to say about drinking wine. In … Continue reading Can Christians drink wine?
Take the time to pray
Praying does not have to be a long, drawn out ordeal of memorizing verses and speaking out frivolous words. It's really just YOU talking to God. It's you thanking Him for your life and for your family and for being a loving God who wants to make your life better. It's asking for His wisdom … Continue reading Take the time to pray
Suffer the little children
Children are very precious and can light up a room with their smile and bring joy to the lowliest of hearts, but they can also be easily hurt and scarred. Often in our busy lives we push them away because we are doing something and we don’t want to be disturbed. Maybe we’re finishing … Continue reading Suffer the little children
Praying for Patience
Sometimes our days can be filled with stresses and challenges and we find ourselves hanging in by a thread just hoping to get through them. Whenever you have those days, do you ever find yourself asking God for patience and then discovering afterwards that things just got a little bit worse? That’s because patience is … Continue reading Praying for Patience
How much does God love us?
When we share with others or give financial gifts to charities, we should do it with no strings attached – no grudges, no ambiguity and no expectations in return. We should give because we want to share what we have with those who don’t have it because that is what God has done for us. … Continue reading How much does God love us?
Why does God tell us to pray for our enemies?
We all know people whose sole purpose, it seems, is to be our stumbling block in life. They bring us sorrows, cause us strife and surround us with challenges we’d rather not have. And yet, God says we should pray for them. Why? There are two main reasons why Jesus instructed us in Matthew 5:44 … Continue reading Why does God tell us to pray for our enemies?
Do unto others as they do unto you…
This is a widespread concept among our society members today, but it is not the Golden Rule nor is it a derivative of the Golden Rule. This is man-made attitude that stems from following human instincts and desires instead of obeying the mandate that God has set out for our lives. In Matthew 22:39 Jesus … Continue reading Do unto others as they do unto you…
We reap what we sow – true or false?
The Bible talks about sowing and reaping, and Galatians 6 says, “we shall reap what we have sowed”. Some of us have given to charities or relief funds and yet, we feel as if we’ve not been blessed in return. If God’s Word never fails, then how is this possible? There are several reasons why … Continue reading We reap what we sow – true or false?
The joy of the Lord is my strength…
How does “joy” help me pay the bills or overcome an illness or be positive when life’s falling apart? Joy is an attitude of the heart that controls the mind and our actions and reactions. This sounds like a mind game and not a realistic approach to life’s challenges, but it’s real and it works. … Continue reading The joy of the Lord is my strength…
How often do we have to forgive someone who hurts us?
Forgiving others keeps our own hearts clean.
This is the day the Lord has made and yesterday is past.
Many of us can look back at yesterday and feel the weights of sorrows, injustices and anger, but if we don't let go of them we bring them into today and we will never rise up out of that defeat. Our future will never change and we will continue to live in a miserable state … Continue reading This is the day the Lord has made and yesterday is past.
The Glory of the Lord
The glory of the Lord is all around us. Check out the video and feel His presence.
Judging others
If we want to be accepted and respected as an esteemed individual, we need to give other people the same respect. When we judge others for the way they dress or speak or act, we are showing disrespect to them and to their right to be themselves. We don’t walk in their shoes and … Continue reading Judging others
Smile, God Loves You! 