Most of us get excited when we see the Christmas lights because it confirms that the special day is near. How much greater is it when Christians shine their Light to show we're getting close to Christ's return! Our world is getting darker, and fear and anxiety are growing; people need Jesus now more than … Continue reading The Christmas Light
The Reason for the Season!
This is the season when we prepare feasts and buy gifts to celebrate with our loved ones. There's a lot of joy and excitement as we change our house decor to the ambiance of Christmas with the lights, trees, stockings, and novelty decorations. But let's never forget that as Christians, we celebrate because Jesus, the … Continue reading The Reason for the Season!
A Blue Bow for Prayer
Most of us are decorating our homes, putting up trees, and hanging stockings to celebrate Christmas! But this year, would you please join me and do something different? Would you hang a blue bow right in full view on your tree to be a continuous reminder for us to pray for the hostages in Israel? … Continue reading A Blue Bow for Prayer
Joy in Affliction
It's hard to find joy amid affliction; it makes us feel rejected or forgotten. But as Christians, let's remember that this world is NOT our home; these afflictions are temporal and limited to this world. When we focus on the life Jesus has prepared for us—eternity with Him in a fully healed body—we become alive … Continue reading Joy in Affliction
Restore My Joy!
Sometimes, we get knocked down and emotionally stressed, losing the joy of what God has done for us. We must learn to take our eyes off circumstances and focus on Jesus and pray, pray, pray. We must seek God's help to forgive those who have hurt us, to meet our needs, and to fill our … Continue reading Restore My Joy!
A Good Idea!
A good idea remains just that until we act on it and commit to it. It's the same with Christianity. Many accept it as a good idea but don't commit to it, and then struggle trying to be something they are not. But, when we put aside religion and appearances and accept that we are … Continue reading A Good Idea!
What He Said!
Love and faith are conditional emotions with people, but not with God. His love is unconditional; His Word is True—what He spoke in the Bible still stands today. We can't give up when we don't see our prayers answered right away because God sees the big picture, and His ways and timing may be different … Continue reading What He Said!
How Many Ways to Heaven?
Modern Christianity offers many ways to Heaven. But Jesus said there is only ONE way: through HIM! God is Holy, and we are sinners; NOTHING we do will EVER make us good enough to get to Heaven. But God loves us so much that He sent Jesus to take the punishment for our sins by … Continue reading How Many Ways to Heaven?
Let the People Rejoice!
Many accept the ways of this evil world without realizing how dark it is or how great a grasp it has on them. But for us who know Jesus, His Light shines through the darkness to reveal His love for us and fill us with His hope and peace. We study the Bible and learn … Continue reading Let the People Rejoice!
Peace With God
Religion is believing in "a" god that requires some effort to ensure a prosperous life now and an eternal future. Christianity is NOT a religion; it's a relationship with Jesus! It's knowing that God in Heaven is Holy and that through the fall of Adam, we ALL became sinners, eternally separated from Him. It's knowing … Continue reading Peace With God
Stubborn Christians
The ways of this world are often easy and convenient, and many participate without counting the cost. As Christians, we must be planted solidly in the Word of God so we aren't deceived. We must pray about everything AND be patient as we wait on the Lord for the answers because they often don't come … Continue reading Stubborn Christians
Tears and Joy!
Most of us know the pain of losing a loved one. But when we know they're in Heaven, the pain lessens as our hope grows because we know they're at peace and we'll see them again soon. Sadly, many don't know Jesus as their Savior and won't go to Heaven when they die. As Christians, … Continue reading Tears and Joy!
The Thanksgiving List!
Thanksgiving is when most of us give thanks for our list of blessings; sadly, many can't see the blessings through their pain. Today, let's encourage each other to focus on Jesus, our Savior, who gave His life to die in our place so our sins would be forgiven and we could be with Him forever. … Continue reading The Thanksgiving List!
Smile Anyway!
We don't get victory through our problems by getting angry, giving in, or ignoring them. We live in a corrupt world, and problems are part of it, but as Christians, we CAN get victory through them all when we give them to Jesus and trust Him. We'll have peace and joy in our hearts despite … Continue reading Smile Anyway!
Twist and Shout!
As Christians, we follow Jesus and study the Bible to know Him and His will for us. Sadly, false teachers rise up, twist the Scriptures, and shout their demands to God, deceiving their followers into thinking they can do anything because of this mystical power. But God will not be mocked; He does not empower … Continue reading Twist and Shout!
Defeat is Not an Option!
Many give up hope when defeat is all they see. But as Christians, defeat is NOT an option! Jesus told us we'd have problems and that we should give them to Him, and He'd take care of them. He gave us the Word of God to study because it's our sword in our battles, and … Continue reading Defeat is Not an Option!
Love and Mercy
The world's people serve their god and set their own values. But there is only one God, the Creator of this world, and those serving sin rather than God are heading into His judgment. God is Holy, and though many mock and defy Jesus, He remains patient and merciful because of His love for them. … Continue reading Love and Mercy
Deal With It!
We can't control the evil of this world, but we CAN control how we deal with it. As Christians, we know the Bible warns of this evil time and how its corruption is heading into God's judgment. Yet, many of us still feel uneasy and fearful when we focus on it. This is why we … Continue reading Deal With It!
A Light of Hope
This world is descending rapidly into endless darkness. And people will only see through it when Christians shine with God's Light of hope and show them the path that leads to God. We must study the Scriptures daily because God's Words fuel our lamps! Then, we can shine so others can see this Light of … Continue reading A Light of Hope
Resist Defeat
This world is corrupt! It causes many to be stressed and defeated through financial issues, illness, marital breakups, and social or political issues. But as Christians, the world may cause us problems, but it doesn't control us! We give our problems to Jesus and let Him fight our battles through His Word. Jesus DEFEATED the … Continue reading Resist Defeat
Smile, God Loves You! 