We're at that time of year again, writing Christmas gift lists as we count down the days until Christmas morning! Gift exchanging is fun, but we can never give anything as valuable as the gift God gave us: Jesus, our Savior! Christmas is about Jesus, and the best gift we can give someone we love … Continue reading What I Want For Christmas
Birth Pangs
It seems the worldwide "birth pangs" warned about in the Bible have begun. Many are fearful and anxious watching governments and economies collapse, complete lawlessness prevail, unprecedented famines spread, and horrendous weather disasters worsen. But as Christians, we're not afraid because we have Jesus, our Lord, who overcame the world for us and promised to … Continue reading Birth Pangs
How to Qualify for Grace
Many think that God's grace can be earned through good works—the more we do, the more grace He gives us. But we have all sinned against God—none of us deserves or qualifies for His grace. We must have our sins forgiven to even pray to God, let alone receive His blessings! Grace is the blessing … Continue reading How to Qualify for Grace
Lost Treasure!
Treasures are things of great worth or value. They may be earthly with monetary or sentimental value, or even loved ones. Our hearts determine what our treasures are and to what extent we'll go to attain and protect them. But when we know Jesus as our Savior, earthly possessions have no great value because Jesus … Continue reading Lost Treasure!
Forever Thankful!
On Thanksgiving Day, we give thanks for our many blessings. We thank God for the things that bring joy to our lives, for our families and our homes. We give Him thanks for prayers answered, for making a way in situations that were impossible to us. But our deepest, most heartfelt praise is for Jesus, … Continue reading Forever Thankful!
Falling Apart?
This world isn't falling apart; it's falling into place exactly as the Bible prophets and Jesus Himself forewarned. Those who don't read the Bible have no insight into God's plan, and their lives will get tense and scary as this world quickly rolls into the truly dark days that lie just ahead. But Christians who … Continue reading Falling Apart?
Words of Hope!
This dark and chaotic world is set to destroy life as we know it, but as Christians, we should not fear because God is with us. He will provide all of our needs, lead us through the darkness, and bless us with peace and joy when we put our faith and trust in Him. Then … Continue reading Words of Hope!
Finding Joy in Stress
It's almost impossible to be joyful about anything when the burdens of this world weigh us down. We often miss the good around us because we're focused on our problems and their outcome. But God! When we give our problems to the Lord and TRUST Him to take care of them, we're filled with a … Continue reading Finding Joy in Stress
Follow the Leader!
Some Christians claim to have been given prophetic words from God that include updated versions of His will. But we must be careful because not everything that glitters is gold. There's only ONE place where God speaks to us—the Bible. John 1:14 says, "The Word [Jesus] became flesh and dwelt among us." God never changes … Continue reading Follow the Leader!
A Better Way!
No one likes being told they're wrong. Yet, as Christians, the Lord has instructed us to tell the lost that they need to repent for their sins and follow Jesus. How can we do that without sounding judgmental and uncaring? We can follow the example of Charlie Kirk. He'd tell the person that he understood … Continue reading A Better Way!
Making Demands
Faith is believing when everything around us says it's impossible. But sometimes, we pray for something, and when it doesn't happen right away, or the way we told God to do it, we begin to doubt and give up—because we have our priorities backwards. Jesus is not OUR servant; He is our Lord, whom we … Continue reading Making Demands
Deception is Convincing!
Deception is convincing, and it's Satan's greatest tool. He uses media outlets to spread it, and sadly, many Christians are so ignorant of God's Word that they believe the lies. When Christ is not the center of our Christian walk, we will believe anything that supports our emotions, desires, and logic. But we are called … Continue reading Deception is Convincing!
Don’t Blame God!
It's hard to rejoice in the Lord when going through rough times. So, we must discipline ourselves to read our Bibles and be reminded that God is not our problem; He is our only hope for the answer. It's the devil who wants to kill and destroy us, and when we cry to God and … Continue reading Don’t Blame God!
When We Can’t Help
Sometimes, we feel useless when someone needs help and we can't help them. Whether it's a person we know or someone we befriend online, when we can't help because of our own physical issues, distance, or lack of finances, we feel bad. We must remember that being Christian isn't about us! It's about following Jesus … Continue reading When We Can’t Help
Follow the Voice!
Most of us would be fearful if we were lost and alone in the wilderness. But if we heard our father calling out to us in the distance, we'd be relieved and filled with hope. We'd follow His voice and be at peace and full of joy just knowing He's there and has come to … Continue reading Follow the Voice!
A Rejected Gift Hurts
With a heart of joy, a loving grandfather gave his precious grandchild a gift. I watched his joy turn into heartbreak when her mother tossed the gift into the cold rain amid the child's cries. It hurt beyond words, and for the first time in my walk with Jesus, I had a glimpse of the … Continue reading A Rejected Gift Hurts
Who Cares?
Sometimes, we feel as if no one cares, but God cares. It grieves Him to see us trodden down when He's already given us the victory. Jesus overcame the evil one at the cross when He bore the punishment for our sins, took on our sorrows and pain, and rose from the grave to give … Continue reading Who Cares?
The Focus of Winners
In competitive races, runners don't focus on feelings or surroundings, but on crossing the finish line. As Christians, we must focus on Jesus, what He has done and IS doing, and remember that He is running this race with us. I recently heard the heartbreaking testimony of a rescued hostage, who described the torment and … Continue reading The Focus of Winners
Believing is Seeing!
Christianity is more than accepting Jesus as our Savior; it's also following Him as our Lord! Jesus said in John 14:15, "If you love Me, keep My commandments." And in 1 John 4:1, "He who abides in love abides in God, and God in him." We don't believe something because we see it; we see something because we believe it! We must … Continue reading Believing is Seeing!
Why Me, Lord?
"Why me, Lord?" Why do some Christians fight harder battles than the world's people when God is supposed to be on our side? Well, God IS on our side, but when we don't know Jesus as our Lord who cares for us, we allow doubt to set in and defeat us. In John 16:33, Jesus … Continue reading Why Me, Lord?
Smile, God Loves You! 