A Heart of Compassion
How do you keep doing for others in the midst of chaos in your own life? Jesus withdrew to be alone after hearing that his cousin, John the Baptist, was beheaded.
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Don’t Worry, Be Happy
I confess; I am a worrier. I worry too much, often about things in the past, often about things over which I have no control and often over things that probably won’t even happen.
Something Else Entirely
Think about an area in life that may be enslaving you. Have a problem with lying incessantly? Negative attitude? Harsh words? Whatever it may be, honestly ask Christ to help you defeat these sins…
The Fruit of Love
Heartache and pain is part of life. It can either bring us closer to the One who can transform the difficulties of life into fruit, or it can make us bitter, angry, and full…
Sacred Romance
God is waiting to show us His love in all of its fullness - in our joy and in our sorrow. Sometimes we are just too busy to recognize Him. There is nothing more…
God is Satisfied
We fret. He is calm. God is not pacing the floors, wondering what’s going on, biting His fingernails, or dissatisfied with our lives and the world in general.
Fretting is Futile
No one has to remind you of the high cost of anxiety. (But I will anyway). Worry divides the mind. Anxiety is an expensive habit. Of course, it might be worth the cost if…
Who or What Do You Worship?
Ecclesiastes 5:10 reminds us that “Whoever loves money never has money enough; whoever loves wealth is never satisfied with his income….” The trap is wealth.
Ready for the Test?
Do you feel more anxious now than you did at the beginning of the year? Or has your faith blossomed and your reliance on Jesus become more consistent?
Stronger than a Crocodile
When was the last time you cried for help using the name of Jesus? I need to be reminded of the power of the name of Jesus. How about you?
An Unexpected Crisis Can Become a Divine Appointment
Illustration: At the age of 24, I faced an unexpected crisis as I developed a serious problem on my spine that needed surgery. I spent 25 days in hospital...
Love Without Limit
"I leaped from my chair in excitement when I realized that God loves me as much as He loves His only begotten Son!"
When You Don’t Know What to Do
Everyday letters come to this website from those of you walking through complex, confusing, and even tragic things that have unexpectedly imposed themselves on lives with little or no warning.
When the Light Goes Out
there are dark periods in all of our lives simply because we walk the earth. "You are the lamp unto my feet and the light unto my path." (Psalm 119:105)
The Caregivers Song
“The Lord is my strength and my song; He has given me victory.” Psalm 118:13 (NLT)
God is Always Near
I just can't get enough of the view of the mountain. Like God, even though I don't see it all the time it is still there in all its' splendour.
A Moving Mountain
have you ever heard about a mountain moving a person? That is exactly what happened recently to a woman we will call Sarah.
Waiting on God
How can we make a time of waiting more tolerable, even fruitful? “I wait for the LORD, my soul waits, and in his word I put my hope.”Psalm 130: 5
Increase Our Faith!
When Jesus taught His disciples that they needed to forgive seven times a day if they were asked to forgive. The disciples’ response to Jesus was, “Increase our faith!”
Tithing – The Generosity Habit
"It all starts with God putting a desire in your heart. Once that happens, God begins to supply the means to fulfill it." says Marvin Kehler
A Divided House
She wept as she told me of the difficulties in their marriage. They were pulling in different directions. Jesus talked about this very thing.
The Prison of Pride
Blessed are those who know they’re in trouble and have enough sense to admit it!
The Power of Love
Godly love enables us to: Respond graciously in trying circumstances; Sacrifice without complaining; Wait patiently for others instead of pushing them to change...
Touching the Untouchable
Jesus not only touches our wounds, He heals our souls and welcomes us into His family.