We all know there’s no such thing as a ‘genie in a bottle.’ But some often think that they can ask God for anything and He’ll give it to them.
We go against the nature of God when we ask for something in His name and it’s not in His will.
Read MoreI like my alone time with God. Soaking in those private moments help me realize how small I am and how big He is.
But fellowship with my brothers and sisters in Christ is like a lifeline to me. I need it and when it’s missing, I feel a part of me has been taken away.
Read MoreAll my life I’ve longed to belong. Early on, I followed the wrong crowd. I chased after broken dreams. I would try anything to be accepted. This led to many years of searching, but only to finding dead ends.
I was looking for others to make me happy. I was thinking happiness was out there waiting on me to claim it.
Read MoreTime seems to drag when adversity strikes. We think, worry and agonize over the problem as if we can solve it on our own.
It’s ok to be concerned and to look for help.
Read MoreWe all make sacrifices every day. You give your time to your kids, your spouse, your best friend, without expecting anything in return.
But would you sacrifice your life for another person?
Read MoreIsaiah 66:13 - “As a mother comforts her child, so will I comfort you; and you will be comforted over Jerusalem.”
Giving birth to my two kids was one of the greatest blessings. The bond between mother and child is like no other.
Read MoreWe all have a history. If we’re smart, we will have learned from our mistakes.
God’s history is all laid out in the Bible. From the beginning of time to the future He has for those who believe in Him.
Read MoreIt’s a good thing to know how to defend yourself, in case you’re ever confronted.
Evil is all around us in several different forms. Some people are just waiting for us to mess up so they can take advantage of our vulnerability.
Read MoreThroughout history and the Bible, we’ve seen wars and rumors of upcoming wars. Yet some act as if this will never reach their part of the world.
God never promised this life on earth would go on forever. There will be an end to life as we know it.
Read MoreAll living things must have nourishment to survive. That includes plants, animals and people.
If not properly taken care of, the consequences could become dire.
As a Christian, our one and only true source of survival comes from God.
Read MoreAdversity will come into your life. We often dismiss it and think that it won’t happen to us. We think we even have the power to escape disaster.
We know there’s a possibility that tragedy can invade our lives, yet we fail to prepare for it.
Read MoreAn actor gets paid to portray a character. This generally is not their true personality. An honest person’s nature is revealed in how they live.
Beyond all that, God knows our heart.
Read MoreThere’s no harm in making plans. Who doesn’t love a well thought out, mapped vacation. It’s how you react when things don’t go as planned that resembles your character.
Read MoreAs I was growing into my teen years, I wanted the freedom of doing my own thing. My home life was grounded and safe, thanks to my mom. Being a single mom is not easy as I found out many years later.
And even though I knew God personally, the sin we are all cursed with caused me to go against God.
Read MoreYour car will have more power and last longer if you take care of it. It does require consistent checkups of all major parts of the car. But, in general, if you take care of your car, it will perform well for you.
Read MoreDepression affects most of us at some point in our lives. How can we escape it with the world we live in?
Worry and anxiety is like anything else. The more you think about it, the greater it consumes your every thought, but it doesn’t have to.
Read MoreI visited a national park once, Crater Lake, where the water is so pure and clear that you could see the bottom of the lake. What appeared to be shallow water was several feet deep. I was on the outside and until I jumped in did I believe in this fact.
Read MoreAre any of us ever fully satisfied with our life, our family, home, job?
We constantly strive for a better us. A better home, newer car, and some, a different family.
Read MoreThere have been times when I think that I’ve made the biggest mistake of my life, but it turned out to be the greatest blessing.
Read MoreI’ve never been one to start a movement or follow the crowd. But that doesn’t mean I haven’t been led astray.
Right when you think you have it all together, there’s a detour in the road. What then? Do you crumble, crawl into a cave and give up?
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