In this fast-paced world, we can get almost anything on demand. It's causing many of us to lose patience when answers aren't immediate, including answers to prayers. God is our Heavenly Father who loves us, and He hears and answers the prayers of His children. But He does so in HIS timing and in HIS … Continue reading Be Patient
Rejoice Always!
As Christians living in this sinful world, we'll have troubles just as Jesus warned us. Yet, we can still rejoice despite our problems because we know that Jesus will bring us through them all. And when we focus on what God has prepared for us—an eternity in a perfect world with Him—we rejoice all the … Continue reading Rejoice Always!
The Hurtful Critic
As Christians, we come from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and social statuses, and though we're on the same path, we're at different stages along the way. We don't know what many of our brothers and sisters are going through, if they're new or struggling believers or on a specific mission for God, and it's wrong to … Continue reading The Hurtful Critic
The One We Brag About
We don't brag about someone we don't know because we'll look foolish when proven wrong. But for Christians, we know Jesus! He's our Lord and Savior, the One who watches over us and fills us with hope and joy. We are not ashamed to brag about Him and tell others how He died for our … Continue reading The One We Brag About
If You Need Something…Ask
The Bible is our instruction book for life, but we need to study it AND apply it to be productive Christians. The more we learn, the closer to God we get, but as with any relationship, it goes two ways! Jesus talks to us through His word, and we speak to Him through prayer. We … Continue reading If You Need Something…Ask
Feeding the Hungry
The Bible is the world's longest-running book in print. Although many mock it and others modify its contents to justify their sin, the Holy Bible remains as powerful and trustworthy as ever because these are God's words—and God NEVER changes! The Bible is the fulfillment of Truth; the Word of God (Jesus) became flesh to … Continue reading Feeding the Hungry
Who Shall Save Me?
We have professionals for everything, yet, even after great expense, we're often left with no answers. As Christians, we should go to Jesus first! He's the One who overcame all the works of the devil at the cross, whose power and authority are above all others. Jesus is our Lord, Savior, Counselor, Healer, Mediator, AND … Continue reading Who Shall Save Me?
Our Strength and Power
It's so easy to get lost in the crowd these days. With the benchmark of God's authority being removed and everything around us collapsing, it's a struggle even for Christians to stay on the right path. BUT when we surrender EVERYTHING to Jesus and STUDY the Scriptures to know Him and develop a relationship with … Continue reading Our Strength and Power
Why Our Faith Doesn’t Work
We often hear Christians say, "Have faith." But faith in who? In what? Many brag about their faith, quote selected Scriptures, and repeat the same prayer—but nothing happens. Initially, God gave us the faith to believe that He is God and to realize that we are sinners and need to accept Jesus as our Savior, … Continue reading Why Our Faith Doesn’t Work
Beautiful in His Eyes
Many businesses thrive because of our vanity. We live to look better than others, own the latest gadgets, and drive the best cars. But as Christians, our focus is on Jesus, not on "me." He's promised to supply our needs and desires so that we are equipped to do His will: share the gospel with … Continue reading Beautiful in His Eyes
Power for the Weak
Sometimes, we face things that we don't want to do because we know at the onset that it will cause us some hardship and a lot of stress. But as Christians, we know we are His disciples, and our job is to tell people about Jesus. So we pray about it and ask God for … Continue reading Power for the Weak
What Others See in Us
Sadly, God is not popular in today's world, so as Christians, we need to be who God has called us to be so that others can see God in us. When we accept Jesus as our Savior and then study the Bible and spend time in prayer and worship, we develop a personal relationship with … Continue reading What Others See in Us
This is Personal
Many Christians don't know God because they follow teachings that make Him appear either biased or non-caring. However, Christianity is not knowing ABOUT God: it's having a personal relationship WITH God, and it begins when we accept Jesus as our Savior, Lord, and Friend! Jesus came so we could be free of sin and know … Continue reading This is Personal
How to be Cheerful!
It's hard to have a cheerful heart when we live in a world without hope or peace, surrounded by chaos and life challenges. BUT when Jesus is our Lord and Savior, we CAN be cheerful! We know that God loves us unconditionally and is greater than our problems because nothing is impossible to Him. We … Continue reading How to be Cheerful!
You Are Not Alone
Sometimes, we're burdened with issues that can intimidate, degrade, and even scare us. We get knots in our stomachs because we cannot face what's happening, let alone deal with it. But as Christians, we DON'T have to deal with our problems alone because we are NOT alone! God's Spirit is in us, bringing to life … Continue reading You Are Not Alone
What Will Never Change?
This world's dark rulers are censuring God's authority. They're making "political correctness" the rule by legalizing immorality, killing innocent babies, protecting the guilty, and persecuting Christians. Good is called evil, and evil is called good (Isaiah 5:20). BUT, the authority of God's Word STILL STANDS: what He said is sin is STILL SIN, and what … Continue reading What Will Never Change?
Directing Our Faith
Too often, our hope and faith are in professionals; if they can't fix our problem, no one can. But as Christians, our hope and faith should be in God! Jesus is our Lord and Savior, Creator of the universe, Healer of the sick, Counselor for the unlearned, Supplier of our needs, Friend to the lonely, … Continue reading Directing Our Faith
Be Still
We learn so much about God when raising our children. When we take them to busy places, we tell them that if they get lost, they're to stop, not panic, not go with anyone, but find the nearest outstanding landmark and wait for us there. As God's children, when we encounter situations or people that … Continue reading Be Still
Always Be Joyful!
It's hard at times to not get discouraged. We're surrounded by worldly people that follow their leader (the devil) and use deception, false encouragement, and lies for their own benefit. But as Christians, OUR Lord is Jesus! He is the One who defeated the devil at the cross—and He's greater than anything the devil can … Continue reading Always Be Joyful!
Smile, God Loves You! 