Some people believe God will not forgive their sins because they are too great. Yet, the Bible says in John 3:16 that Jesus died for everyone and that WHOEVER believes in Him will be forgiven, filled with His Spirit, and redeemed to God. No exceptions! Sin condemns us regardless of the size, BUT Jesus forgives … Continue reading No Exceptions!
God is good
What Lasts Forever?
We're raised to believe that "all good things come to an end" and "nothing lasts forever." In this ever-changing world, this has become our way of life. But God is eternal—His actions DO last forever! When we receive Jesus as our Savior and ask Him to forgive us, He becomes our eternal Lord and forgives … Continue reading What Lasts Forever?
His Mercy
One of God's remarkable characteristics is His endless mercy. His love for us is so great that He sent His own Son to die on the cross for our sins just so we could be redeemed back to Him. Despite what any of us have ever done, when we come to Jesus and repent, He … Continue reading His Mercy
The Lord is Good
When God created the world in perfection, His plan was for us to be with Him forever. But Satan corrupted God's world through deception, and his plan is to kill, steal, and destroy us before his time runs out. But God is good, and His plan for redemption continues. God abounds in patience, overflows in … Continue reading The Lord is Good
Happy Birthday to Me!
God has blessed me with another birthday! I give Him all the praise and the glory for allowing me to be here today. Eleven years ago, the doctors gave me five months to live, but God is in control of my life. He has allowed me these years to tell others about Jesus and given … Continue reading Happy Birthday to Me!
Peace and Forgiveness
Thirty-five years ago, I suffered one of the worst nightmares of my life: my six-year-old son was viciously attacked by a neighbor's dog that tore his arm to shreds, causing years of emotional trauma and a string of medical procedures. But God was very present in our lives and He brought our son through this … Continue reading Peace and Forgiveness
Cheerful Heart
It's a new day and there is no better start to it than to spend a few minutes with our Heavenly Father and thank Him for Jesus and for all He is in our lives and for all He gives us to make our lives more enjoyable. God's mercies are new every morning and if … Continue reading Cheerful Heart
The Lord Goes Before Me
As Christians, we do not plow our own path and then expect Jesus to come by and make the way clear, but rather, we follow Jesus down the path that He has set for us! Jesus has a purpose for each of us, and it's up to us to study the Scriptures, and spend time … Continue reading The Lord Goes Before Me
Find the Still Waters
The world is moving faster every day toward judgment. It seems that we are constantly living in a state of chaos and unrest, and according to the Bible, it isn't going to get any better. More than ever before, we need to spend time alone with God in prayer and in reading the Scriptures because … Continue reading Find the Still Waters
Checking our Attitude
Most of us have been in situations where people have been rude or cold or non-caring, and we've reacted negatively towards them because of their attitude. But perhaps, if we could step back and swallow our pride, we might realize that it's our attitude towards them that needs correcting. The one who has offended us … Continue reading Checking our Attitude
Staying Safe in Unsure Times
One thing that we can seriously depend upon in this ever-changing world is the Word of God. If God said it, then He meant it and He'll do it. And He has promised us that if we follow Him and trust Him in times of trouble, then He will keep us safe. The world around … Continue reading Staying Safe in Unsure Times
The Little Things
God is good and He watches over us and takes care of us in ways that we'll never even know about until we get to Heaven. When we pray for big situations and the answer doesn't come right away, we can get discouraged. But God wants us to know that He is always right here, … Continue reading The Little Things
God is Our Healer
God is our Heavenly Father, our Creator, and our Lord, and when we have a need, we should go to Him first and not to the world. If we buy a car and it breaks down, we don't take it to a fast-food restaurant for repairs; we take it to the car dealer who sold … Continue reading God is Our Healer
The Blessing of Patience
When we have faith in God, we bring our burdens to Him and trust Him for the answer, and it's waiting for this answer that teaches us to be humble and submissive before Him. During this time, we can praise God for being our Lord and Savior, and for His love and His promises. Our … Continue reading The Blessing of Patience
Humble Yourself
Many of us are going through struggles right now that are weighing us down and making our future look a bit dim. But this world doesn't have the right to control our lives: only God does! So, we need to take our eyes off of our situation and put them onto Jesus because it's what … Continue reading Humble Yourself
Come to God!
God sees everything that happens in our lives; in fact, nothing happens that He doesn't allow. But He wants us to come to Him and ask for our needs and our desires because in doing this, we develop a strong bond with Him. We begin to see God as our Heavenly Father and we realize … Continue reading Come to God!
God is Merciful
Some people think that God is a militant tyrant who demands that we do things His way or else! But the truth is, God is filled with love and compassion for all people. It's sin that He hates, and it's sin that's destined to hell for eternal punishment—and God does not want anyone to go … Continue reading God is Merciful
Bless the Lord
No matter what is going on in the world today, God is still in control. The evil around us may scream loud and appear to be able to overtake us, but it can't when our hope is in God. His promises never fail, and His love and protection will guide us today when we keep … Continue reading Bless the Lord
God’s Way
The New Testament is filled with reminders to try and keep the peace as much as possible. In today's controversial world, many people are taking their stand and the peace that's needed to communicate with each other is being replaced with hostility. God's way is always the only way to do anything, so as believers, … Continue reading God’s Way
God’s Light for Us
The Scriptures are God's Words for everyone, and they are a treasure to those who read them and seek to know Him. They are life to our souls because they fill us with the knowledge of God and take us to the salvation of Christ. They comfort us with hope, peace, and joy, along with … Continue reading God’s Light for Us
Give Thanks to the Lord
No matter what goes on around us, when Jesus is our Lord and Savior, we have His peace and His joy in our hearts, and every day is a good day because we know that He loves us. Every day is another opportunity for us to give Him praise and thanks and to share His … Continue reading Give Thanks to the Lord
Mercy and Peace
When we put our hope and our trust in God and not in the world, we aren't anxious or stressed by situations around us. As God's peace floods our souls, we are able to show peace and mercy to others, which is a great testimony of God's love in us. Have a blessed day! God … Continue reading Mercy and Peace
The Clock is Ticking
Many people view God as militant rather than loving, as a god who demands we do things His way or He'll send us to hell. But this is all wrong. God loves us so much that He sent His own Son to die on the cross and not only take on our sins but pay … Continue reading The Clock is Ticking
A Gift from God
Today is a new day, one that God created just for us and He deserves our praise. It's a gift from Him, and when we accept each new morning as a blessing instead of focusing on the mess that people have made of His world, we'll begin to live this new day with anticipation. We'll … Continue reading A Gift from God
Sunday Blessings
When we make Jesus our Lord and Savior, our dependency turns from the world to Him and we begin to rest in His peace. The joy that fills our heart becomes our strength because we know that the God we serve is no longer the evil villain who is set to destroy this world, but … Continue reading Sunday Blessings