Monday, May 3, 2010
There are times in all of our lives when we find ourselves in situations that are difficult to understand and tough to navigate. We’re at a loss — not knowing what to do. In such moments our abilities, wisdom, personal resources or experiences are insufficient to meet the demands placed on us, respond to the […]
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Do you believe in divine appointments? A divine appointment is a special meeting, an unforeseen connection, a significant opportunity that God sets up in your day through His providential guidance. It is a situation when and where the Lord gives you a unique moment to share His love with others or be a blessing to […]
Monday, April 26, 2010
When was the last time you said or did something that hurt someone else? When we realize that our words or actions have damaged another person, what we long for most is grace and forgiveness from them. We hope for their mercy. And how wonderful it is when our sins, mistakes, weaknesses in character, or […]
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
“I’m not happy!” How many times have you proclaimed your discontent with the circumstances of your life? When was the last time you voiced your unhappiness, inwardly or outwardly, with your life situation, relationships, responsibilities or current challenges? Unhappiness, dissatisfaction and discontentment are at epidemic proportions in our culture. Notwithstanding all of the comforts, conveniences […]
Monday, April 19, 2010
What is one of the most common questions asked by Christian believers? You might think it would be a significant doctrinal question, questions about challenging Bible passages, or concern about the prophecies and signs of Jesus’ Second Coming. But none of these make it to the top of the list. The question that I hear […]
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
“Watch your tongue and keep your mouth shut, and you will stay out of trouble.” — Proverbs 21:23 (NLT) Has your mouth ever gotten you into trouble? Words cause a lot of problems in our world. Angry words destroy marriages and friendships. Gossip creates strife and division. Lies erode trust. Flattery breeds disrespect. Innuendoes produce […]
Monday, April 12, 2010
We all have moments that remind us of our need to shape up. It might be a quick walk up a flight of stairs that leaves us winded or a day of yard work that leaves us sore, but the message is loud and clear, “You’re out of shape!” How you ever noticed how easy […]
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Have you ever tried to pick up something that was too heavy for you? You quickly discover that your strength is no match for the load you are attempting to handle. Or maybe you have actually lifted and carried something that out-stretched and over-stressed your abilities, and you suffered for it later? Certain weights are […]
Monday, April 5, 2010
Darkness does strange things to us. When was the last time you woke up from sleep thinking about some problem? It’s amazing how big and threatening our problems become in the darkness of the night. The coming of morning light shrinks our concerns. It brings them back to proper perspective. We all experience dark times […]
Monday, March 29, 2010
Most people think of “The Lord’s Prayer” as the “Our Father” prayer Jesus taught His disciples. While this prayer was most likely the kind of prayer Jesus regularly prayed, it really is a pattern of prayer Jesus taught us to use in talking to God — a way for us to pray. It could best […]
Thursday, March 25, 2010
For many people, a happy life is linked to and dependent on getting. It’s about having and holding on to things we want and value. Sometimes the things we long for are material; sometimes they are emotional; sometmes they are relational. The unspoken mantra is, “I’ll be happy when I get ______________ or when I […]
Monday, March 22, 2010
How are you handling what has been handed to you? We have all been handed certain opportunities and responsibilities. How we manage these is a key to our success, growth and promotion. When we manage well what we have been given, we get more. When we fail to manage opportunities and responsibilities well, we regress […]
Friday, March 19, 2010
“This is too hard, I quit!” How many times have you heard these words? When was the last time you said them yourself? Whether it’s a student having a tough time understanding some school subject, a worker struggling with an assigned project, two people battling misunderstanding in their friendship, or a husband and wife who […]
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
What do you want to be when you grow up? You were probably asked this question quite a bit when you were a child. As a kid, I remember daydreaming about one day being a policeman or a fireman, or a variety of other things, depending on the latest television show I had seen. I wanted […]
Monday, March 15, 2010
Have you ever placed an order for item you really wanted or needed, not knowing exactly when it would be shipped and when it would arrive at your doorstep? If you are like me, you probably track and try to predict its coming. The waiting is both exciting and frustrating. We are excited because the […]
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Have you ever found yourself in an impossible situation? My wife recently reminded me of a great and encouraging Old Testament story about the power of God that overcomes impossibilities. It’s the story of Daniel in the lion’s den. The prophet Daniel was thrown into a den of lions because he refused to pray to […]