Thursday, March 14, 2019
| 1:35 MIN READ | How you view you makes a big difference in the choices you make. The Old Testament story of Esther reminds us of this. Esther was part of the remnant of Jews left in Persia from the time of the Babylonian Captivity. She lost her family and was raised by an […]
Wednesday, March 13, 2019
| 2:01 MIN READ | Every situation in life comes with choices. We either react or respond to them. Reaction is emotion-driven. Response is thought and principle-driven. There’s a great story in the Bible about two individuals named Mordecai and Esther. Esther came on the scene of history after the Persian king, Xerxes, deposed his […]
Tuesday, March 12, 2019
| 1:22 MIN READ | Human history has left a record of men and women, in both the limelight and obscurity, who made their world a better place! The Bible tells about two of these history changers –– Mordecai and Esther. They were used by God to rescue the Jews from destruction at a critical […]
Monday, March 11, 2019
| 2:06 MIN READ | Someone once said, “What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger!” Perhaps the adage can more accurately be stated, “What doesn’t kill you, CAN make you stronger!” The possibility is there, but the choice is ours. Problems, pain, and limitations provide us with potential character-building fertilizer if we respond the right […]
Friday, March 8, 2019
| 1:22 MIN READ | Unfortunately, the Bible has gotten a bad rap by many. It’s often viewed as a boring or gloomy book. Nothing is farther from the truth. The Bible is filled with stories of celebration and calls us to celebrate. It’s actually a roadmap to joyous living! One of the reasons why […]
Thursday, March 7, 2019
| 1:27 MIN READ | What is God’s plan for your life? Answering this question is one of the most important things you’ll ever do. To understand God’s purpose for your life you must first understand something about God’s nature. One of the key characteristics of God is giving. God is a contributor. Giving is […]
Wednesday, March 6, 2019
| 1:26 MIN READ | Winning is something we enjoy. It’s a great feeling to conquer an obstacle, overcome a challenge or beat back the odds. God made you to win! Becoming a winner is a process. It requires skills, focus and intentional effort. In the spiritual realm, becoming an overcomer — a winner — […]
Tuesday, March 5, 2019
| 1:36 MIN READ | Relationships are a key theme in the Bible. Starting in the book of Genesis and running through the pages of Scripture, we’re taught the importance of connecting with others. Many of the principles and commands in Scripture help us improve our relationships with people around us. We need one another. […]
Monday, March 4, 2019
| 1:18 MIN READ | God is a people God. He is intimately and personally concerned with people. This includes you! He knows you, loves you, and created you on purpose, for a purpose. You’re not an accident. God made you for a reason! The Bible is very clear about God’s unique purpose for your […]
Friday, March 1, 2019
| 1:30 MIN READ | It’s been said, if you have an important job that needs to be done, find someone who is busy to do it. The thought behind this statement is that productive people are busy people. Idle folks are ineffective folks. This is true in God’s Kingdom. If you want to be […]
Thursday, February 28, 2019
| 1:23 MIN READ | One of the most difficult things to deal with in life is discouragement. Discouraged people are steps away from despair. Without intervention, a discouraged person is likely to give up and give in to their problems. God wants to encourage you. He encourages you through the promises and examples of […]
Wednesday, February 27, 2019
| 1:29 MIN READ | Most of us love a great rescue story. The old proverbial imagery of a damsel in distress being rescued by a “superman” type character still plays well today. Part of the reason this storyline is so attractive to us is because we can all identify with it. We’ve all found […]
Tuesday, February 26, 2019
| 1:28 MIN READ | When it comes to certain physical diseases one of the best practices is self-exams. Paying attention to your body, and any significant changes in it can help you identify a potential problem earlier rather than later. It can save your life. The same is true in the spiritual realm of […]
Monday, February 25, 2019
| 1:55 MIN READ | Who are your friends? The impact of a person’s companions can’t be overstated. So much of our lives is determined by the kind of people we surround ourselves with. Choosing friends wisely is perhaps one of the most important things you’ll ever do in life. When you hang around with […]
Friday, February 22, 2019
| 1:45 MIN READ | It’s a great relief any time a knotty problem or a relationship tension is resolved. It’s a weight lifted from our souls. It frees up energy we were expending, consciously or unconsciously, on the situation. Far too often we live with internal closets filled with unresolved issues. We have lingering […]
Thursday, February 21, 2019
| 1:55 MIN READ | Have you heard the term before — worrywart? It’s an interesting word that goes back to a 1930’s comic strip. The cartoon contained a character that went by this name. According to one source, the name was originally used to describe a child who constantly pestered and frustrated other people. […]