YOU are important. Let me say that again: YOU are important. YOU are part of the body of believers, and without YOU, a function would go unfulfilled. Without YOU, the body would be incomplete. Being part of the body is such a privilege. Think of it—joining with other believers in…

When we see the addict, the hoodlum, the homeless or broken, do we turn away in scorn, or do we think, “There, but for the grace of God, go I”? I’m prized and cherished by Father-God, but that doesn’t give me a reason to gloat. It gives me a reason…

HYMN DAY! The chorus of “Make Me a Blessing” by Ira B. Wilson can actually be read as a prayer. There’s so much negativism in our world. Let’s change that by reaching out with Christian love. 1 Out in the highways and byways of life, Many are weary and sad;…

These are all common phrases, and they’re accurate. What we think has a huge impact on how we behave. If we develop the mindset that “everybody’s doing it, so it must be okay,” we’re bound to make errors in judgment. By renewing our minds to Christlikeness, we’ll be much more…

Most homeowners groan if dandelions appear in their yards. But kids? They love’em. They pick bouquets of them (and never get in trouble) and blow the seeds on the wind (and get yelled at for “making more dandelions” LOL). Let me tell what I like about dandelions. First of all,…

This section of Romans bears the title, “A Hymn of Praise.” So appropriate! I love the rhetorical questions included here. Who has known the mind of the Lord? Who has been His counselor? The created cannot possibly know the mind of the Creator; thus, the created (that’s us) cannot advise…

God sent Jesus first to the Jews, who—for the most part—knew Him not. Then God gave the message to the Gentiles. These non-Jewish people developed an intimate relationship with Jesus Christ and became adopted children into God’s family. That should have made the non-believing Jews jealous! I have a sweet…

“His Eye is on The Sparrow” was written by Civilla D. Martin in 1905 and originally titled “Why Should I Feel Discouraged.” Either title gives us hope. You have a reason to sing, so sing praise to His name today. We know He watches us. 1 Why should I feel…

There is so much chaos and anger and backbiting in the world today. We might be tempted to look heavenward and ask God, “Do You care at all?” We don’t need to wonder. Absolutely He cares. He loves mankind—every single member, regardless of his/her behavior. But you know what else?…

Has anyone ever belittled you for your Christian faith? One day many years ago, my mom and I talked about how Christians are ridiculed, and she said with a smile and shrug, “Well, if no one ever tells us to keep Jesus to ourselves, we must not be speaking His…