He’s In Your Corner
One of the huge benefits of receiving Christ as our personal Savior* is that we have the perfect Advocate before God the Father. We have the absolute best representation. The Bible says in the book of Hebrews that Jesus Christ…
Category handling trials
Hedged In To The Giver
Until recently, some of you may have not experienced much trouble. Troubles were… for others. Then suddenly and without notice, trouble showed up at your door; but this was inevitable. Someone has rightly said, we are either in trouble, coming…
Always Good News
When you are being flooded with bad news, how does one focus on good things? Let’s be honest, sometimes in our lives, the “good news” of Christmas is totally overshadowed by personal news feeds. Perhaps an employer gave you a…
Heard It From The Grape Vine
It may seem foolish to cut back vine branches to produce more and better grapes. Yet pruning is a centuries old practice of vinedressers. Sometimes after pruning, grapes don’t return in force for two full years. In the same…
If God Punished All Sin with Sickness, Wouldn’t You Live in a Hospital? (I Would)
I’ve had some blogger’s block recently. I think I’ve been resisting writing on a topic I’m “supposed” to discuss, but I’d rather avoid. I am not afraid of controversy. I’ll mix it up when necessary, but just mentioning this issue…
Crowning Accomplishments
Among the rewards for winning the Tour de France or The Masters, are coveted articles of clothing – the yellow jersey and the green jacket. Cyclists and golfers invest enormous time, money and effort into winning these prizes. Dallas Cowboy,…
On Detours
You’re driving to an important meeting and suddenly police reroute you onto some crowded backstreet. You cuss. C’mon, God heard you. Well… He’s heard me. I admit, I like predictability, a lot. I don’t like curve balls. But my wife…
God For A Day
Play along a moment and imagine you’re selected to be “God For A Day.” You’ll be granted absolute power for 24 hours. What will you do? Would you order up a luxury item or two (million) for yourself, friends and…
Get Tough and Surrender
In the midst of battle, we might think of surrender in terms of a white flag, quitting . . . defeat. Yet, when facing a major trial, there is no greater step we can take than surrender. Not surrender to…
Beyond the Battle
What He did for us yesterday always leaves a mark, but He is a God of the present - a living God. So cling to the lessons of old and make new memories with Him as He performs in us anew - everyday.