A friend of mine has a chicken named lovey-dovey, and it is anything but loving. The other day it tried to attack her. However, she is calling the chicken what she desires it to be. God calls us what we are to become, holy, blameless and righteous in Christ. “just...
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Do you have patience? Enduring trials requires patience. Look at Job. The only place in the New Testament that mentions Job is in the book of James about patience. “Behold, we count them happy which endure. Ye have heard of the patience of Job, and have seen the...
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As I was talking to my nephew’s five-year-old daughter, I asked her what she learned in school last week, and she said it is important to have a bucket that is filled up and not to tip others’ buckets over. What the teachers were trying to teach these children is...
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Is sin really sinful to you? How you answer will show you the state of your heart. Think about the words you have spoken this week, the thoughts that have crossed your mind or your actions. Are you remorseful? Have you asked the Lord to forgive you? “And they did not repent of their murders...
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Are we still thankful the day after? The house may be a disaster, and there may be so much before you. But is your heart set on God and His goodness? God had blessed His covenant people so abundantly and had set them free from captivity, yet, they went...
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You may be saying, what do I have to be thankful for? “And he stood over her, and rebuked the fever; and it left her: and immediately she arose and ministered unto them.”Luke 4:39 KJV Sometimes, the things we deem not a blessing can be the opposite. The Lord chose...
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The Lord was leading. I had just finished speaking at a nursing home. As I got in the car, I heard the Lord say go this way. Not sure where He was leading, I obeyed. As I drove, I would say do you want me to turn here, Lord? He...
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I know many of you have experienced difficult people that have come into your life. Your first reaction may be, how can I get them out of my life? However, you must remember that God loves them as much as He loves you and hasn’t He been longsuffering with you,...
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Does it surprise you that one of the greatest fears people have is fear of failure? Fear of failure often stems from a fear of experiencing shame or embarrassment. Failing can trigger feelings of worthlessness. And so often, people choose not to try something to avoid failing. It is a way...
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Many say they know God, yet they live in a way that reflects the opposite. They have no understanding that, in a moment, they could be consumed by God (Exodus 33:5). I am thankful we have a merciful God who does not want any to perish. “What is man, that You...
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