The infamous Halloween night is approaching, and many Christians will participate so their children won't miss out on the fun. However, God says in Proverbs 22:6 that we are to raise our children in the way they should go, and Ephesians 6:4 instructs us to teach them to follow Jesus. This night of trick or … Continue reading Serving Two Masters
Happy Thanksgiving, Canada!
Today, Canadians celebrate Thanksgiving. Emotions are all over the place as many rejoice in their personal blessings and others struggle to make ends meet. Our country is in great turmoil politically, and its future is scary, but God has not given up on us yet, and we must continue to pray for His intervention! God … Continue reading Happy Thanksgiving, Canada!
Good Enough
Many acknowledge God and think that since they haven't committed any big crimes, they're good enough to go to Heaven when they die. But Heaven is Holy! We don't get in based on our evaluation of good because Luke 18:19 says no one is good except God. Romans 3:23 says that we are all sinners … Continue reading Good Enough
Why?
Sometimes, we can't understand why things go wrong in our lives, and we get frustrated trying to figure it out. This is why Jesus told us to cast our cares onto Him—because He DOES know why and He DOES have the answer. Sometimes, it's just the world trying to hurt us; sometimes we've caused the … Continue reading Why?
The Devil is a Liar
Sometimes, it's hard to see God through our sorrows. But we must remember that Jesus said to give Him our problems so He can take care of them, and to ask anything in His name, believing, and we would receive it. But Satan doesn't want us to be happy or get the victory, and manipulates … Continue reading The Devil is a Liar
We’re Going Home!
The only future this evil, corrupt world has is facing God's wrath. While many are content and enjoying the sin, others are anxiously searching for hope to escape it. As Christians, Jesus is our hope, and we're not afraid because we follow Him and know that this world is not our home; we are only … Continue reading We’re Going Home!
Blinded to God’s Goodness
Sometimes, our problems are so blinding that we don't see God's goodness or give Him thanks for anything. We forget that we live in a dark, corrupt world that's set to destroy us, and that we need to seek God's face DAILY to see His Light. We MUST read our Bibles and spend time in … Continue reading Blinded to God’s Goodness
A Solemn Day of Remembrance
Today is a solemn day of remembrance for many who lost loved ones in the atrocities against humanity two years ago in Israel. We look back with heavy hearts, burdened with anger, not understanding how anyone could be so evil as to torture and kill innocent civilians. But we must rest in God and know … Continue reading A Solemn Day of Remembrance
The Challenge of Submission
One of our great challenges as Christians is submission and trust. Many of us pray about our issues, knowing nothing is impossible to God, and expect Him, like a genie, to give us what we want because we think we know what we want; we just can't get it. But true submission means giving God … Continue reading The Challenge of Submission
From Enemies to Children
Contrary to what many want to believe, none of us is born good. Jesus clarifies this in Mark 10:18 when He says that no one is good except for God. Apostle Paul reaffirms in Romans 3:23 that we are all sinners because Adam brought sin into the world (Romans 5:12), giving each of us an … Continue reading From Enemies to Children
Words of Hope or Hostility!
Words have a lot of power, as does the way we use them! We can speak harsh words that stir up hostility or encouraging words that bring hope. It's not our place to judge or harshly correct someone because of what we see, as we're not always privy to their inner suffering, ongoing pain, or … Continue reading Words of Hope or Hostility!
How Can We Pay Our Debt?
We can NEVER repay Jesus for sacrificing His life to pay our debt of sin. His love for us is so great that He left His throne in Heaven, became a man, died on the cross, suffered the punishment of hell in our place, and then rose from the grave, giving us eternal life with … Continue reading How Can We Pay Our Debt?
Turn Worry into Trust!
Waiting can be stressful. Students wait anxiously for project scores, patients wait sheepishly for test results, and many more wait hopefully for answers to daily problems. Waiting can be stressful because the enemy uses the time to torment our minds with doubt and fear, discouraging us from trusting the Lord. We must focus on God … Continue reading Turn Worry into Trust!
Who Do We Trust?
Deception is the norm in this dark, evil world, so who can we trust? Most people defend the corrupt media because it promotes the evil agenda they support, causing even Christians to be fearful. This is why we must read our Bibles daily and get God's Word rooted in our hearts and minds, so we … Continue reading Who Do We Trust?
Walking the Dark Valley
Walking through the dark valleys in our lives can make us feel alone and afraid. But as Christians, we have Jesus, our Shepherd, who watches over and protects us, and never leaves us. Like earthly shepherds, He uses a rod, which is a short, heavy club, to defend us, His sheep, from predators, as well … Continue reading Walking the Dark Valley
Facing Reality!
As Christians, we must NEVER forget who Jesus is and who we are in Him! We are living in the days Jesus spoke of, when all hell would break loose, and we'd be waiting for His call to go Home. It's no longer a fanatic's point of view; it's reality. The Great Tribulation is almost … Continue reading Facing Reality!
Stay Positive and Rejoice!
This dark world will steal our joy, destroy our hope, and keep us in bondage if we let it. But when we focus on Jesus and what He's done, is doing, and will do, we are positive and hopeful. Jesus said we'd have problems because this evil world hates the God we serve, and He's … Continue reading Stay Positive and Rejoice!
The Curse of Rejection
God doesn't reject us; we reject Him. John 3:16 says that God "loved the world" (every person He's created), and "gave His only begotten Son," to take on our sins and suffer the punishment for them. It also says that "WHOEVER believes in Him" (accepts His sacrifice as the atonement for our sins) "would NOT … Continue reading The Curse of Rejection
The Great Overcomer!
Oxford Dictionary defines "lord" as someone or something with power, authority, or influence; a master or ruler. Satan lords over the people of this world, orchestrating his own laws and controlling their thoughts and actions. But Jesus, God's Son, defeated the devil when He died on the cross and then rose back to life. When … Continue reading The Great Overcomer!
Worry About Tomorrow!
The world programs us to live for tomorrow, so we often worry about situations we'll face then and miss what God has given us today. But if we knew that today was our last day, would we want to spend it frustrated and worrying about things that haven't happened yet, or be productive Christians and … Continue reading Worry About Tomorrow!
Smile, God Loves You! 