Followers of Christ – it is true that we are forgiven of our sins, that Jesus Christ is our Savior. Have you considered that He is also our Judge?  He will judge us for our motives and what we do.  Sobering thought, isn’t it?  We are held accountable by God our Savior. We should […]

Dictionary definition: Courage: “The state or quality of mind or spirit that enables one to face danger with self-possession, confidence and resolution; bravery; valor.” Your circumstances do mean you are to take courage… Cancer or some other debilitating illness strikes, invading your body or the body of a loved one – it takes courage to […]

Facing a Fact: The realities of life should help each person to turn to the living God of the Holy Bible.  We are all going to die, pass on, depart this earth.  That is a harsh reality of life.  How do many live their lives with that reality?  Denial and pretending it won’t happen will […]

(NASB) 2 Corinthians 5:1 “FOR WE know that if the earthly tent which is our house is torn down… ”   My physical body is the “house” I live in.  When I die – my “house” will cease to be – it will be torn down. Followers of Christ – God promises us that “we […]

  Illnesses come suddenly, without warning.  Accidents change lives. As a follower of Christ, you do not need to fear changed circumstances.  Nor do you need to dread the results of illness or accidents.  God sees your need from His eternal perspective. Comfort, contentment and growing faith in the living God is a day by […]

  What God is saying: (NASB) 2 Corinthians 4:16-17 “Therefore we do not lose heart, but though our outer man is decaying, yet our inner man is being renewed day by day. 17 For momentary, light affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory far beyond all comparison,” Have you found that looking […]

  One definition of affliction: being under pressure. Whatever, or however, we are being afflicted today – that affliction is producing a results in our lives. Followers of Christ – God sees our affliction from His vantage point of eternity.  We cannot.  It is impossible to even imagine.  However, we can trust Him to see […]

Words, and the basis of words, either bring life or death to all. Life or death is in our words.  Life or death is the result of our belief. Belief in the Lord Jesus as Savior – words which bring life. Unbelief in the Lord Jesus – words which bring death. ~ Take it to […]

  When you are weary and perhaps discouraged – go to Jesus.  Read His words to you and talk with Him.  He is the One who will strengthen you. When you lack power to influence others or to even take one more step – go to Jesus and He will increase your power. What is […]

  A still lake with not a ripple on its surface is a beautiful, peaceful picture. You come along, take a small rock and throw it as far as possible into the lake.  What happens?  Where the rock enters the lake, there a small ripple appears… then another and another in ever widening circles. God’s […]