When my daughter was between 9 and 12 years old, our nighttime routine was most always a joyful time.  It usually included reading lots of her favorite books and discussing Jesus and Bible stories along with the high points of the day.  We often talked about her dreams and wishes ...

One of the things that amazes me most about Jesus (and what I wish I had more of) is His “never get ruffled” demeanor.  Have you noticed that, particularly in John 5?  No matter what the circumstances, He always responded with quiet, calm assurance.  Peace and quiet confidence wrapped around ...

When kindness is passed forward, it seems to somehow find it’s way back to the giver.  Remarkably, that is what happened for a seven year old boy from Idaho named Tyrel Wolfe.  He packed a shoebox for Operation Christmas Child run by Samaritan’s Purse.  Along with his lovingly selected items, ...

I am under the impression that when the Lord gives a rich nugget from His treasure chest of heaven, He intends for it to be shared with others.  So I am taking this opportunity to share with you the blessing the Lord bestowed upon me a few weeks ago. While ...

Could it be that our perception of what God is looking for in terms of “loveliness”  in His beloved is, most often, based on our human perception instead of His spiritual perception? In Daniel 9:23, God’s Arch Angel, Gabriel, finally made it through the heavenly battlefield to let Daniel know ...