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
Need another chance? Would A Fresh Start Help?
“Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer.” ~ Psalm 19:14 There are moments in life which give us the feeling of newness; a
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
When Life Drains You Dry, Jesus Can Fill You Again!
If you’re like most people, everyday, you are probably still waking up tired, even after a full night’s sleep. The coffee barely helps anymore. You probably stare blankly at your screen during meetings, nodding, but barely there. You smile, but
Do You need Jesus to help Get Your Life on Track?
Our lives appear always to be in a constant state of change. Happiness and frustration are never very far removed from each other. I have been away from the Psalms too long. David’s psalms come from many different places and
Jesus Made it Possible for Grace to be given to you!
Dear friend, You are saved by grace. You received that grace through faith. There is no room for boasting about being saved. Neither is there any room for belittling Jews who have rejected the message of grace. This rejection by
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
