Your problems serve a purpose!

Your problems serve a purpose!

And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not to men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance; for you serve the More »

Invite Jesus in Your Pain!

Invite Jesus in Your Pain!

As Jesus entered Jerusalem, the people went wild with excitement—the entire city was thrown into an uproar! Some asked, “Who is this man?” And the crowds shouted back, “This is Jesus! He’s More »

Tired? Let Someone Hold Up Your Arms!

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. More »

Come, Look, and See!

Come, Look, and See!

1 of the reasons Jesus beckons you to follow Him is because He knows God’s plans and purposes for your life and can help you get there safely. As you read the More »

The Little Engine That Could!

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 More »

 

If you trust Jesus, He will make a way for you!!

People of God, as we say all the time, we are truly living in perilous times, but even in that we must be reminded that we have an anchor in Christ Jesus and must be sure and very sure that

Weary from Warfare? 10 ways to make it through!

Sometimes it might feels like we’re all being attacked from all sides — and indeed we are. Ephesians 2:2-3a mentions three sources of attacks: “this world … the ruler of the kingdom of the air (Satan) … the cravings of

Lemons: A Sweet Symphony of Faith!

Life has a peculiar way of surprising us with unexpected challenges, often leaving us feeling bitter and disheartened. We all know the phrase, “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade,” but how exactly do we find the strength and inspiration

As You Follow Jesus, Expect Grace!

God perched His grace on a tree of torture in the middle of humanity’s worst abuses so that grace would be available to everyone… even you! We like grace when it is extended to us. Why do we sometimes dislike

Don’t let your color fade if times are hard!

I painted the hydrangeas with care next to my favorite verse in Scripture. Wide margins in my journaling Bible gave me room to draw my favorite flower next to Psalm 107:9. This verse has always been a prayer of mine

Going Through? No matter What, Keep The Faith!Jesus is Working!

In my lifetime, I have met many people who are truly Christians, but the first person who comes to mind  who always keeps the faith is Brother Aquila Penrod, who pastors Bethel First Church of God. He is such a remarkable

When Hard Choices and Difficult Situations Persist, Let Jesus Help!

Life is often a jumble of hard choices and difficult situations. You may find yourself standing at a crossroads, unsure of which direction to take. Perhaps you’ve been there for a while now, feeling the weight of your decisions bearing

Partnership has benefits!

Still on the fence about partnering with Jesus? Haven’t fully decided yet? Well we’ve got good news for you, partnering with Jesus has benefits! Some of those benefits include unleashing the power of generational blessings in your life! Your journey

Jesus Learned To do this when He was going thru….

For most of my life, I struggled with being still. Being an extrovert made it hard to say no to people. I would push myself to do anything and everything for others, and failed to make time to simply be

Weary? Jesus can help!

Have you ever found yourself feeling stuck or blocked, with no help in sight? Perhaps you feel like you’re navigating life’s challenges all on your own. If this sounds familiar, take heart! The good news is that Jesus can show

As YOU follow Jesus, Focus on the Good!

There are two competing forces that stir up discontent within us. On one hand, we live in a society and economic system that runs on discontent. From start to finish, businesses work hard to fuel within us a desire for

Water for Your Soul!

Where do you find water for the soul? Jesus gave an answer one October day in Jerusalem. People had packed the streets for the annual reenactment of the rock-giving-water miracle of Moses. Each morning a priest filled a golden pitcher

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