Having a quiet time is one of the most basic disciplines that a believer in Christ should be practicing. There are many advantages to having this moment with the Lord. Foremost of which is that you are starting your day communicating with God, your God! You'll know...
Jesus said in Matthew 21:22 that you’ll receive whatever you ask in prayer, believing. So how do you pray in faith? First, when asking God for anything, it’s important to have an attitude of thanks. Philippians 4:6 says, Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by...
If you are good at riddles, see if you can unravel this one. At one time I was undisputedly one of the four most beautiful women in the world. I was the mother of three sons, the wife of one of the most assailed yet important men in the world. History has ignored...
Today, as we reflect upon our country’s history and heritage, let’s also take a special time to pray. We are living in perilous times, and our ship of state must navigate through unprecedented storms and uncharted waters. We can find great comfort in Isaiah 9:6-7,...
The COVID-19 pandemic, coupled with the long-term quarantine, is contributing to the suffering of many people in various aspects of their lives. Suffering comes in many forms. Some may cope easier than others. That is why spiritual vigilance is important because a...
Our world has changed dramatically over the past few months—yet God has not changed, and He wants us to stand strong in our faith. Hebrews 11:1 explains, Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. We have the eternal covenant made...
Can you really count on God for your needs? Perhaps the question should be prefaced by asking, “When you were a kid, could you trust your dad for your needs?” And if so, why? “Well,” you say, “we were related. He loved me and, therefore, provided for me.” The same...
When a youth lost his way and ended up having squandered the inheritance he had received from his father, he came to his senses and said, "I'm starving here; I'm going home to my father." Jesus told the story. We call it the parable or the story of the lost son....
Can a person be too forgiving, too soft, too easy on wrongdoing? Dr. Richard Gayton would answer no—an answer which isn't clinical, reflecting his training as a psychologist, but a gut-level response coming from a man who has every reason in the natural to hate...
What causes people to follow Jesus? What would have pushed Peter, Andrew, James, and John, the first disciples, to just drop what they were doing, leave their loved ones and follow Jesus who they have never met before? Here are three truths to reflect on if you want...
