Many of you played the game of Hide and seek as a child. You may not know that this game originated in 2nd Century Greece. The 2nd-century game rules were that some players hide and others seek them out. Do you know that some are seeking to uncover the mystery...
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Many people struggle with whether their loved one went to heaven or not. The Book of Job provides some clarity. “One dies in his full strength, Being wholly at ease and secure; His pails are full of milk, And the marrow of his bones is moist. Another man dies in...
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Great faith was defined by Jesus several times in the Bible. In each of the cases, it was in seeking healing: Jesus healed a Centurion’s Servant (Mathew 8:10). A woman of Cannan asked for healing of her daughter who was demon-possessed (Mathew 15:28) Do we believe that Jesus heals today?...
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“Return to the stronghold, You prisoners of hope. Even today I declare That I will restore double to you.” Zechariah 9:12 We all have gone astray, and all have been prisoners. The question is, are you going to remain a prisoner of hopelessness, depression, anxiety, stress, worry, and fear, or are...
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Trust is essential in every relationship. When trust has been broken the soul has been wounded. How you respond is critical. You can choose to forgive and allow God to restore the relationship, or you can harbor ill feelings and not forgive. The latter path hurts you more than the...
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A treasure chest usually has a key; when you find the treasure, you want access to everything stored in it. God has a treasure, and the key is readily available to all of us. “He will be the sure foundation for your times, a rich store of salvation and wisdom...
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If you have a loved one diagnosed with a terminal disease, you have been diagnosed with a terminal illness, or you are caring for your parents who are getting older, you may be grieving in advance (anticipatory grief).    Anticipatory grief is feelings of grief or loss before the loss...
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There are many faces of grief: anger, heaviness or depression, denial, fear, self-pity, and hope. When grief strikes, and it will if you have had a loss, you need to keep your focus on the Lord. He will take you through the deep waters. “The Lord is near to the...
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At times we can feel burdened by life’s problems. We need to proclaim what our hearts need to hear. Lord, you know the plans you have for me, and they are good. I will trust you! I will walk by faith! “For we walk by faith, not by sight.” 2...
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I was hiking today and thinking about what God wanted me to bring forward for a devotion. I heard the word elasticity. I thought this was strange. What is God trying to tell me? Elasticity is the ability of a deformed body to return to its original shape when the...
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