Today’s the Day ~ Don’t Wait

Today’s the Day ~ Don’t Wait

Amos 5:18-20,  Woe to you who long for the day of the Lord!  Why do you long for the day of the Lord?  That day will be darkness, not light.  It will be as though a man fled from a lion only to meet a bear, as though he entered his house and rested his hand on the...
Story Behind ~ “The Star-Spangled Banner

Story Behind ~ “The Star-Spangled Banner

Today, in the U.S., we celebrate the 250th year of our Freedom as a country, so it seemed fitting to post the story behind our national anthem, “The Star-Spangled Banner”. Most of us know the words by heart, and today is the perfect day to take a look at...
Trust His Timing & His Heart

Trust His Timing & His Heart

John 11: 4, Now a certain man was ill, Lazarus of Bethany, the village of Mary and her sister Martha. It was Mary who anointed the Lord with oil and wiped His feet with her hair, whose brother Lazarus was ill. So the sisters sent to Him, saying, “Lord, he whom...
Time to Grow…

Time to Grow…

Ephesians 6:12-13 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places.  Therefore, take up the whole armor of...
Be the Difference this Summer

Be the Difference this Summer

2 Timothy 2:15,  “Study to shew yourself approved unto God, a workman that needed not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.” Summertime can be a very busy time, but don’t take a break from God.  I am not sure what it is like in other countries, but...
You’ve Been Called to a “Salt Life”

You’ve Been Called to a “Salt Life”

Galatians 1:10,  For do I now persuade men, or God?  Or do I seek to please men?  For if I yet pleased men, I would not be the servant of Christ. If your heart is set to please God with your life, I can pretty much guarantee you that there will be people who don’t...
Are You Needing Some Support…?

Are You Needing Some Support…?

2 Chronicles 16:9 For the eyes of the Lord run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to give strong support to those whose heart is blameless toward Him. Where can you find answers?  Where can you find the love of God?  Where can you find hope and strength for your...
Don’t Hesitate When He Calls ~ He’s Got You!

Don’t Hesitate When He Calls ~ He’s Got You!

2 Thessalonians 3:3, But the Lord is faithful.  He will establish you and guard you against the evil one. Is there a task in front of you that has you almost paralyzed with fear of stepping out in faith?  Has satan been taunting you, making you feel as though...
Story Behind The Song

Story Behind The Song

The year was 1913. Homer Rodeheaver makes his way to the platform in the tabernacle at Columbus, Ohio. The crowd of five thousand anticipates the excitement yet to come. To begin this evening of meeting with God, Homer has chosen a new song written because of a car...
When Life Stinks…

When Life Stinks…

Luke 13:7-9,  And he said to the vinedresser, “Look, for three years now I have come seeking fruit on the fig tree, and I find none.  Cut it down.  Why should it use up the ground?”  And he answered him, “Sir, let it alone this year also, until I...
The Power of Your Testimony In His Hands

The Power of Your Testimony In His Hands

John 4:39, Many of the Samaritans from that town believed in Him because of the woman’s testimony. Don’t underestimate what God can do with your testimony. Whether the path you have been down was full of wrong turns and rocky roads, or you have a testimony that by the...
He Wants His Light and Love to Shine Through You!

He Wants His Light and Love to Shine Through You!

Galatians 2:20 I have been crucified with Christ, and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me.  The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. Is this true for you?  Have you given your life to Christ, and...
Active Participation is Required…

Active Participation is Required…

Jeremiah 29:13,  “you will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.” Do you ever have those moments or days when you just feel as though you are walking alone and not really feeling God’s presence?  It feels as though He is at a distance, you know He...