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We face a myriad of challenges in this world. We can face these situations with confidence, knowing that God enables us to walk in victory. When you are seeking to follow God, you may feel like a salmon swimming upstream…. Continue Reading →
A few months ago, while walking our dog, my husband and I noticed a tree branch hanging on to a telephone wire about twenty feet in the air. The branch, though small, had managed to straddle its two spindly legs… Continue Reading →
How do we know what’s in an individual’s heart? As Jesus was ascending in popularity, there was also increasing opposition toward Him from the religious leaders. Jesus presented an axiomatic truth to the Pharisees: Either assume the tree to be… Continue Reading →
We don’t (or shouldn’t) stop learning when we get old, we get “old” when we stop learning. That’s why wise people keep learning: “Let the wise hear and increase in learning, and the one who understands obtain guidance.” Prov. 1:5… Continue Reading →
We may find it difficult to accept ourselves because we are keenly aware of our inner fears, failures, and frustrations. We may think that if people knew the real me then they would not accept me. This can lead to… Continue Reading →
Matters matter, but our responses matter more and longer. Yes, what happens to us matters. Getting hired vs. getting fired. Passing vs. failing an exam. Birth vs. death (of anyone or anything). Winning vs. losing. Starting a relationship vs. ending… Continue Reading →
A dilemma is often described as a situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two or more, usually undesirable, alternatives. You could say the Apostle Paul was facing a dilemma, his alternatives were Roman imprisonment or… Continue Reading →
We may have a tendency to become discouraged if events don’t occur according to our timetable. We must realize that God orders our stops as well as our steps. God’s timing is perfect, He is not too early and He… Continue Reading →
Tolerance is a virtue that can be taken to an extreme. We can become so accommodating that we may find ourselves dining with the devil. Gilbert K. Chesterton declared, “Tolerance is the virtue of the man without convictions.” The nation… Continue Reading →
Several people have asked me what I have for breakfast. One of my favorites is a bowl of oatmeal. I have a number of healthy additions because many of us have been harmed by the Standard American Diet (SAD). Here… Continue Reading →
We often associate a person’s actions or character with their name. Barnabas was such an example. He was an individual who encouraged those he met. We are introduced to Barnabas in the book of Acts: Now Joseph, a Levite of… Continue Reading →
When we consider the challenges that we are facing, it may seem hopeless at times. The prophet Jeremiah was known as the weeping prophet because he faced such difficult circumstances. He was in prison because he was obedient to God… Continue Reading →
“Walk in wisdom toward outsiders, making the best use of the time.” Col. 4:5 Have you ever felt like you had so much more to do than time to do it? In other words, overwhelmed? Or perhaps I should ask… Continue Reading →
What causes you to be fearful? We may encounter health issues, financial problems, relational difficulties, or natural disasters. The disciples were with Jesus on the Sea of Galilee and became fearful when a storm assailed their small boat. Fear is… Continue Reading →
Our faithfulness in dealing with the little things in life is an indication of how we may handle the large and important matters of life. Jesus told a parable about an unrighteous steward and his master praised him because he… Continue Reading →
