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What are the times of greatest vulnerability in your life? We may think of some great challenges that we’ve faced; however, we usually prepare for those times and rise to the challenge. Our times of greatest vulnerability can be those… Continue Reading →
Luke 24:13-35 recounts the journey of two men on their way home from Jerusalem to Emmaus. For these guys, it had been a long, hard, weekend, watching their hope for rescue die with Jesus on the Cross. Time to pack… Continue Reading →
When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves. Viktor E. Frankl When we face an intractable situation it can be easy to lose heart. We must see how God wants to change us… Continue Reading →
We know that are to love others as Jesus as loved us (John 13:34-35), but at times that seems like an impossible task. How can we love like Jesus loved? The Apostle John reveals that we can love others if… Continue Reading →
Many of us our familiar with the metaphor that describes how to boil a frog (not that you would want to). The premise is that if you place the frog in boiling water, it will jump out; however, if you place… Continue Reading →
What comes to mind as you think of getting ready for a battle? The Apostle Paul gives us practical advice in his letter to the Ephesians. He advises us to be prepared for the battle as he instructs us on… Continue Reading →
A few days ago, millions of us around the world celebrated Resurrection Sunday—a time to rejoice, remembering how Jesus raised Himself from the dead—defeating death, freeing us from slavery to sin, and proving that He really is God Who came… Continue Reading →
The book of Genesis presents a striking truth — work was part of paradise. For many people, work has a negative connotation. We must realize that work can bring a sense of purpose of meaning to our lives. Work can… Continue Reading →
God doesn’t always meet our timetable. What is your response when God doesn’t show up as you expected? Martha and Mary could identify with that frustration. It was a somber day – their brother, Lazarus, had just passed away. Although they… Continue Reading →
“After this, Jesus went out and saw a tax collector by the name of Levi sitting at his tax booth. ‘Follow me,’ Jesus said to him, and Levi got up, left everything and followed him.” Luke 5:27-28 “Hey– who said… Continue Reading →
John Rosemond provides biblical advice to help parents as they train their children: Because it is the most character-building, two-letter word in the English language, children have the right to hear their parents say “No” at least three times a… Continue Reading →
Expecting the world to treat you fairly because you are good is like expecting the bull not to charge because you are a vegetarian. Dennis Wholey Our heart’s desire is that we would be treated fairly; however, we quickly discover… Continue Reading →
We don’t enjoy painful situations, yet they are an inevitable fact of life. Suffering is a major theme of the Apostle Peter’s brief epistle. He presents a fresh perspective as we face suffering in our lives, Beloved, do not be… Continue Reading →
“Now the people complained about their hardships in the hearing of the LORD, and when he heard them his anger was aroused. Then fire from the LORD burned among them… When the people cried out to Moses, he prayed to… Continue Reading →
There are two monumental dates in your life – the day you’re born and the day you die. You have no control over the first date and most of us do not have control over the second, but we do… Continue Reading →
