Baskets filled with candy and tiny treasures. Head-to-toe new outfits. And the fragrance of flowers and festive music fills our church sanctuaries. We love to celebrate Jesus’ resurrection, but it’s hard to look at all He endured before… He used His servant body to carry our sins to the Cross so we could be rid…
Have you ever believed you had all the answers, only to realize you don’t even have all the questions? I think that’s the main thing I’ve learned through my daily Bible Study. I don’t know that I ever believed I had all the answers, but I know that faithfully studying God’s Word has made me…
Toby Mac once said… “I’ll never be a non-stumbler. I’ll be a forgiven stumbler, but never a non-stumbler.” Picture this… You’ve had one of those days when you stumbled so badly that you collapsed into bed, relieved it was over. You want a “do over” because you said things you regret, wasted time you can’t…
Guilt. Everyone has to deal with it and handle it one way or another because we all have something, maybe multiple somethings, that makes us cringe and want to hide in shame. I thought about adding a list of examples, but then decided it would only be a distraction. You have your list, and I…
Do you ever question God’s love? Have you ever doubted His plans and purposes? I’ve been reading Joseph’s story in the Book of Genesis this week. His father favored him, and His brothers sold him into slavery. A bitter woman lied about him, and he was thrown into prison. Joseph was 17 when his brothers…
Do you have everything you need? Not everything you want, but everything you need. Jesus promised that when you and I “Seek the Kingdom of God above all else,” we will have everything we need. (Luke 12:31) But I often wonder if we really believe Him. I’m guilty of confusing my needs with my wants….
Jesus is the reason lives can be filled with faith, hope, and love. He is the reason for our Christmas Prayer. God graciously gave us the greatest gift ever given in the person of a tiny babe born in Bethlehem. Through Him, He gave the gifts of mercy and grace, forgiveness and compassion, sacrifice and…
You might be willing to suffer a lot for someone you love, but how much would you suffer for people who betrayed, denied, and hated you? That’s the overwhelming love of Jesus. The following words prove that Jesus knew what was coming, but they must have been confusing and upsetting for His disciples… Dear children,…
How often do you focus on the simple truth of God’s love in the Bible? It’s one of the reasons I write. I used to treat the Bible as a manual full of dos and don’ts until God showed me its truly transformative message. Because I love sharing His love in this space and want…
How would you answer the following question… What are the reasons Jesus came into the world? If you know, love, and trust Jesus, you would probably be quick to discuss His suffering, death, and resurrection. But is that all? If that were the only reason, He wouldn’t have had to leave heaven for 33 long…
Jesus said… So if you sinful people know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give good gifts to those who ask Him. Matthew 7:11 But what does it mean that God gives good gifts? We know it’s not like making a list of things we want…
I recently received the following comment on a post about SEEKing God through Bible TRUTH and prayer… “Seeking an imaginary deity is reaching for a state of delusion.” A few months ago, the same individual left this… “Reading what ancient charlatans invented is a waste of time. You will learn nothing.” His attitude is nothing…
The Bible says“God is love.” 1 John 4:16 But what exactly does that mean? Do you ever wonder how God shows His love? It’s important! The Bible says we should, “love others the way God loves us;” so, we need to know how God loves us if we want to love like Him. We know He…
God hears your cries! You can count on Him! I’ve shared this story in the past, so please bear with me if you’ve heard it before… I remember the birth of our first child as if it happened yesterday. She was born on her due date, following a mercifully manageable and unmedicated labor and delivery….
Culture says, “Be yourself.” Be self-aware, know your identity, live your truth, and follow your heart. Know your personality, talents, strengths, weaknesses, beliefs, and values … be true to yourself and you’ll be happy. On the surface, that sounds appealing and it would be in a perfect world. The problem is that we live in…
Do you ever have days when you don’t feel very lovable? Your mood/attitude is off. You know you failed to honor God’s will. And you’re so upset and discouraged that you’re questioning God’s love? Whenever I would have one of those days, I’d say, “I don’t feel very cute and lovable today.” And Rev always…
Manufacturers and advertisers make their money telling us we’re not good enough… Not… Of course, we need their products to change all that and reach whatever culture tells us is the recommended idea of perfection. There’s one thing that’s not on that list. Something the enemy wants us to believe about ourselves. Something he loves…
God’s love is perfect! The Apostle John put it like this… Whoever confesses that Jesus is the Son of God has God living inside, and that person lives in God. And so we know the love that God has for us, and we trust that love. God is love. Those who live in love live in…
Where do you go and what do you do when you are lonely? Loneliness is considered a state of mind … a feeling of undesired isolation or insufficient connection, whether alone or in a crowd. New moms, students at a new school, newly diagnosed patients, new widows and widowers, recently divorced, and empty nesters are…
It’s not easy to trust God’s love when He says “no” to our wants and desires. I can remember how frustrated I would get as a child when… I just wanted to lay on the couch and watch TV but my dad insisted I cut the grass or wash the car. Of course, practicing the…
What is the most delightful relationship? Let’s begin by asking… Who or what delights you? Who or what fills you with joy and happiness? Did you know the Bible says the Lord delights in you? He takes joy in everyone who loves Him through His Son, Jesus. You give Him pleasure. How cool is that?!…
