Thoughts By Men

2025-03-14

It’s Going to Be Okay

He looked right at me. "Oh, Bill, I am so sorry." And he walked over, put his arms around me, and said, "Son, this is going to be okay."

2025-03-13

Do You Talk to Yourself?

Do you ever talk to yourself? Do you ever experience a conflict between your head and your heart? While feelings change frequently, God does not!

2025-03-12

Unconsumed

There is so much more to know and experience of GOD than what we are currently aware of.

2025-03-11

He Saw You

You were on His heart. When He left His home in heaven, He saw you; when He became a man on earth, He was seeking you; when He stretched out His hands upon the cross,

2025-03-10

A Symphony to God’s Heart

Beloved, let us stay in agreement when we pray. Avoid strife at all costs. Whether our expression is one of weeping or rejoicing, warring or worship, our prayer of agreement can be symphonic to the listening heart of God.

2025-03-09

The Intimacy of Total Reliance

Would you consider yourself self-sufficient? Most people would say yes, because from childhood through adulthood, culture teaches us to be self-sustaining individuals.

2025-03-07

A Hard Road Ahead?

Jesus has some words of encouragement about focusing on the road just ahead in these moments…

2025-03-06

Grace, Truth and Acceptance

Jesus shared truth but graciously. Jesus offered grace but truthfully. Grace and truth. Acceptance seeks to offer both.

2025-03-05

Uncomfortable

Comfort is of high value! For some, comfort is the determining factor for decisions. Jesus did not live in that world. Jesus wanted discomfort removed but he had a higher priority — to do the will of his Father.

2025-03-04

Run To Jesus

You are not alone in these trying times or through these difficult circumstances. . In Jesus you have a Warrior who has won the battle,

2025-03-03

Double Minded, Me?

The LORD has prompted me in the past not to be double-minded. At the time I was a bit hurt and said "Surely not I?"

2025-03-02

Help Me See Your Words as Life

Holy Lord, help me see your words as life. I know you have given your commands, your will for holiness, to bless me and protect me.

2025-03-01

Victory over Worry

A lot of our stress and discouragement is caused either by unfounded or maybe even real fears and anxieties.

2025-02-28

Struggles in Faith

Are you facing an inner spiritual battle? Lord, strengthen me with Your Word to fight the good fight against the sin which creeps into my life.

2025-02-27

All Your Plans and Paths

The successful, fruitful, joyful Christian who lives a supernatural life is one whose thoughts are focused on our wonderful God and His attributes,

2025-02-26

Tenderhearted, Forgive One Another

Wouldn’t you prefer to be “tenderhearted, forgiving one another”? Decide what you need to forgive. Be specific. Narrow it down to the identifiable offense. The question is, Are you going to let the hurt harden you?

2025-02-25

Thinking Like a Servant

Learning to give preference to others is one of the true marks of a Christian because it is so contrary to human nature.

2025-02-24

Greater Love

Lord Jesus, I don’t know why you loved me enough to give your life and sacrifice your relationship with your Father to save me and reconcile me to God. I am so grateful that through your obedience you were not only restored to your Father, but you also rescued me. With the hymn writer, I proclaim your amazing love today! Amen.

2025-02-23

BE LIKE ME

As Christians, we need to be sure, both in and out of the church, by whom or what we are influenced. Like Paul, Jesus calls us to be influenced by and emulate Him.

2025-02-22

The Bible

Question: How has your Bible reading been lately? Is it time to begin to re-read it with “new eyes?”

2025-02-21

If Hockey Banned Fighting

Take Action: The next time you are in a conflict situation, look for ways to defuse the situation through apology, listening, or walking away

2025-02-20

Let Jesus Violate Your Expectations

Jesus violates expectations. Jesus is not subject to our expectation of Him; we are subject to His expectation of us.

2025-02-19

A Pasture for the Soul

With His own pierced hands, Jesus created a pasture for the soul. He pried loose the huge boulders of sin. In their place He planted seeds of grace and dug ponds of mercy.

2025-02-18

Ending the Blame Game

Whenever someone hurts or frustrates us, we can decide whether to react in a godly or worldly fashion.

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