We have all heard the phrase “Bury the Hatchet.” It is an old phrase that is used to describe two individuals who make peace. They have had a conflict, but they make a decision to put it away and become friends again. As I heard this phrase used recently, I wondered almost aloud how many Christians refuse to … Read More
I am just one person feeling a little insignificant in this overwhelming world, and these scary times. There is so much chaos and confusion. What can one person do? I don’t have influence. Sure, I can voice my opinion, but who is listening? I can’t change the world or even make a drop of difference, … Read More
Romans 1:20 tells us that “the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse.” Paul explains here that there are certain “invisible things” or qualities of God that can be … Read More
An ancient proverb reads, “Trust in God, but tie up your camel.” We might snicker, but there is much truth in that statement. Simply put, we are to do all we can do and commit the rest to the Lord. Some people think that these two concepts, faith and common sense, are mutually exclusive propositions. Some may … Read More
I have fond memories of Christmas from my growing up years. I remember getting up early on Christmas morning and putting my feet on cold wood floors, knowing that Mama and Daddy had already lit the gas heaters to cut the chill. I recall the anticipation of waiting to open the gifts that had been … Read More
The wave of persecution came crashing into the shores of the church at Jerusalem. The last few hours and days had seen a landslide of affliction and affirmation sweep into the Lord’s church at Jerusalem; though the church was no stranger to persecution, this kind provoked God’s people to assemble and to pray. With the … Read More
John 10:10 states: “The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have LIFE, and that they might have it more abundantly.” Athletes LIVE to win championships. Authors LIVE to create that one life’s work. Artists LIVE to create that one amazing masterpiece. But … Read More
I recently read this and found it to be both helpful and convicting: “Marriage is hard. Divorce is hard. Choose your hard. Obesity is hard. Being fit is hard. Choose your hard. Being in debt is hard. Being financially disciplined is hard. Choose your hard. Communication is hard. Not communicating is hard. Choose your hard. … Read More
You could say that I am a “quote addict” because I literally have tens of thousands of quotes, quotations, phrases, song lyrics, and Bible verses that I have written down over the past thirty years. I hear them from sermons, messages, devotional thoughts, Christian music, Christian radio, or just from my own mind. That’s just … Read More
Watching the daily news can be depressing. So much bad news is being reported. What about the good? Hasn’t something happened today that’s good? I personally can’t watch but so much news. Headlines of COVID-19, riots, murders, and kidnappings all lie heavily on my heart. Why are things so bad in the world? What are … Read More
