Category Archives: Jesus Christ
Tired? Let Someone Hold Up Your Arms!
It gets me every time—my eyes well up as I watch the video of Olympic sprinter Derek Redmond, who massively injured his hamstring midway through his race in the 1992 Barcelona games. He started hopping toward the finish line, his
The Little Engine That Could!
“The Little Engine That Could.” is one of those marvelous children’s stories that stays with you. I’m 74 years old and still, to this today, when faced with difficulties, I often find myself remembering a picture of the little engine
Want success? Follow where Jesus “clearly” guides!
Life is full of making choices, doing things, and going places. What we have done, or need to get done, can keep our minds racing. We go about our day accomplishing tasks and try to squeeze it all in a
Thinking of Quitting The Race of Life? Let Jesus Help!
The stadium in Mexico City was packed for the conclusion of the 1968 Olympic Games marathon. The winner was an Ethiopian runner. Back in the pack of other runners was an athlete named John Akwari from Tanzania. He was having
When life is “crazy”, Trust Jesus to Transform Your Seasons!
Dear faithful friend and blog reader, If you find yourself at a crossroads, battered and worn by the storms of life, We want you to know that there is hope. Because of Jesus, there is always hope for what seems
Jesus Wants To Help You Overcome 4 Forces That Destroy Relationships!
Scan the magazine racks at the checkout today. Look at their endless headlines of who has found love, lost love, and their Top 10 lists of how to lure love and make love. Look at the movies we watch, the
Jesus wants you to have joy! 3 ways to get it!
A couple of weeks ago, I awakened with a slight pain in my jaw that grew stronger as the day progressed. It became quite severe and necessitated a trip to our local walk-in clinic because my dentist was closed for
5 Ways You Have Power in the Name of Jesus!
When we call a person by their name, we are, in a sense, proclaiming the meaning behind that name as well. Perhaps this is why God renamed several of His children throughout the Bible to one that was more fitting for the
What doesn’t work is a teacher! 9 things to remember when Failure happens!
Sometimes it is real, other times it’s imagined, but the feeling of failure is acute. Disappointment in one’s self is heart breaking and soul damaging. Paralyzing to the very core. But as the saying goes, failure is not fatal. Nor
Jesus Learned that Prayer Was NOT all about Him, Have you?
“Each time, before you intercede, be quiet first, and worship God in His glory. Think of what He can do, and how He delights to hear the prayers of His redeemed people. Think of your place and privilege in Christ,
Jesus wants to meet YOU In Problems you tired of!
Remember when the disciples were on the Sea of Galilee and a storm struck? (Read Matthew 14.) The wind and waves began in the evening and continued all night long. Meanwhile, Jesus was on a mountaintop praying, far away from
Don’t provide for failure if you want success!
If you wanted to rid your home of mice, you might set up a few traps, call an exterminator, and go through your cabinets and pantry to make sure there were no bags or boxes of food inviting the mice to
