Scripture & Thought Mark 4:39-40 (NLT) “When He woke up, He rebuked the wind and said to the water, Quiet down!’ Suddenly the wind stopped, and there was a great calm. And He asked them, ‘Why are you so afraid? Do you still not have faith in Me?’” Luke 8:25 (NLT) “And they were […]
We should never allow ourselves to pass up an opportunity to be used of God. Many times we feel an urging to do something specific that God lays on our hearts, but because we don’t feel comfortable or think that we are ill-equipped we allow that urging to slowly fade away. What we must realize […]
Scripture & Thought 2 Corinthians 7:4 “I am greatly encouraged; in all our troubles my joy knows no bounds.” Joy is one of the distinctive marks of those who are “in Christ” – even when in difficulties. Paul exclaimed in 2 Corinthians 7:4 – “In all our troubles my joy knows no bounds!” “Happiness” comes […]
One thing that is true about life is that it is filled with routines. Many of us do the same things day in and day out and we call it a routine, but it can also be called our habit. We all have good habits that are beneficial to our life, but many of us […]
In honor of Valentine’s Day, I have a great story to share with you. It comes from Bob Goff in his book, “Love Does.” * * * * * * * I used to think being loved was the greatest thing to think about, but now I know love is never satisfied just thinking about […]
Scripture & Thought Psalm 130:5 “I wait for the Lord, my soul waits, and in his word I put my hope.” I once heard a story about Watchman Nee and 19 men who were staying in a home with inadequate bathing facilities. So every day they would go swimming. One day Watchman saw […]
Scripture & Thought 2 Corinthians 4:9 (J.B. Phillips) We may be knocked down but we are never knocked out! Legendary coach Vince Lombardi was famous for the inspirational speeches he gave to his players prior to the beginning of games in the National Football League during the late 1960s and early 1970s. Here is one […]
Scripture & Thought Psalm 150: 1, 2, 6 (NLT) Praise the Lord! Praise God in his heavenly dwelling; Praise Him in His mighty heaven! Praise Him for His mighty works; Praise His unequaled greatness!… Let everything that lives sing praises to the Lord! Praise the Lord! William Dyrness in his book, Themes of Old Testament […]
One thing that is true about life is that obstacles will never cease to be in our way. We will always face challenges, have setbacks, go through trials and tribulations and many times feel so overwhelmed that we just want to give up. What we must realize about these obstacles, however, is that they don’t […]
Scripture & Thought Isaiah 49: 15-16 (NIV) “Can a mother forget the baby at her breast and have no compassion on the child she has borne? Though she may forget, I will not forget you! See, I have engraved you on the palms of my hands.” Evangelist Billy Sunday once said, “What we see as we […]
In the early 1900s, one of the wealthiest men of a certain town passed away. The man specified before he died that a final farewell would be done with him in the casket and taken down the streets in which he had lived. The day came when the man’s final farewell came. His body in […]
He Has Come! Digger of oceans, polisher of stars. Hanger of planets and Healer of scars. Sparrows’ Mortician and Passover Lamb, Feeder of ravens; Condemner of sham. Cana Wine-Maker; Creator of light, The Author who gives glad songs in the night. Lover of children, Dispeller of dark. Designer of blooms and soft willow bark. The […]
The old man sat in his gas station on a cold Christmas Eve. He hadn’t been anywhere in years since his wife had passed away. It was just another day to him. He didn’t hate Christmas, just couldn’t find a reason to celebrate. He was sitting there looking at the snow that had been falling […]
Scripture & Thought Isaiah 7:14 “The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and will call him Emmanuel.” Luke 1:30-33 “The angel said to her, ‘Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. And now you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and […]
Can you believe it? We have certainly entered the official “busy” season of the year! Christmas, or Advent season can really be a burden sometimes, can’t it? Parties to go to, shopping to get done, gifts to wrap, and all that on top of an already hectic schedule can certainly get us boggled down and […]