Have you ever tried to reason with someone who is stubbornly set on their own way? It’s definitely an exercise in frustration. There are so many people who say, “Sure, I believe there’s a higher power,” but they live totally for self. Others use God’s name as a curse or…
“I Sing the Mighty Power of God” by Isaac Watts is an old, old hymn, written in 1715. But these powerful words are as meaningful today as they were the year they were written: “Everywhere that we can be, Thou, God, art present there.” 1. I sing the mighty pow’r…
God has made Himself known to everyone. We see Him in creation–in the intricacy of a tiny unfurling leaf or a honey bee’s busyness or a rolling storm cloud or a newborn baby’s perfectly formed fingers and toes. He makes Himself known in the unexpected kindness from a stranger or…
It’s so much easier to hush than be bold when it comes to sharing the truth of the Gospel. Our culture raises a “don’t offend me” battle cry, and people who take a stand for faith are often ridiculed. (Some people really don’t like being told they’re lost). Because we…
God is definitely a God of love. Only a God of love would send His only Son into a fallen world to take the burden of sin from mankind. It is God’s will that every person comes to a place of redemption. But that doesn’t mean every person is redeemed.…
Jesus is the “way, the truth, and the life” (John 14:6). There is no middle ground here. One cannot straddle a fence when it comes to faith (although a lot of people try to do so). The simple fact is either we believe or we don’t believe; either we’re fully…
HYMN DAY! These words were spoken by Jesus to the Pharisees who questioned from whom He received his power to heal. The “strong man” references Satan, and the One who is able to overcome him is Jesus. By casting out demons, Jesus demonstrated his power over Satan and his minions.…
Oh, those Pharisees… So bound up in the law and so worried their influence was being trampled, they could not see the truth. Their comment was ludicrous, and Jesus pointed it out with a simple observation: Why would the king of the demons drive out one of his own? Ridiculous!…
Jesus performed many miraculous signs and wonders, but He didn’t do it to entertain, like a magician. His intention was to point to the power He’d been given by God the Father. In other words, He meant to confirm His identity as the Christ. Apparently there were many who saw…
One of the best ways to develop a positive outlook is to adopt an attitude of gratitude. When we put our focus on the blessings we’ve been given, we become more appreciative, more peaceful, more satisfied. Being appreciative and satisfied with Him brings Him honor. If you start feeling grumpy…
