It seems the Lord just keeps putting the message “SHINE” before my eyes.  In His word, He states the importance of “shining” by comparing our mission to a candle in the middle of a house. “Neither do men light a candle and put it under a bushel, but on a ...

Most people perceive Jesus as a meek, gentle preacher of the gospel in ancient Israel. But this is simply not true. He was passionate about preaching the Kingdom of God to all creation. He brought a new message to the world that the Kingdom of God was alive and well. ...

 “The kingdom of heaven is like a [very precious] treasure hidden in a field, which a man found and hid again; then in his joy he goes and sells all he has and buys that field [securing the treasure for himself]. Matthew 13:44 The record book is old and faded, the pages yellowed. ...

The night before what would become known as Good Friday, Christ was so upset that he sweat blood (Luke 22:44).  He knew what the following day held for him, and that it would start in only a matter of hours when Judas betrayed him with a kiss. And in Christ’s ...

Do you have loved ones living a long ways away? Perhaps you have a college student thousands of miles from home. Maybe an elderly parent is living alone. I have a young single son living out of town. Whatever your situation might be, you probably worry about them at times, ...

Waiting is difficult, and if we are not careful we can grow weary and despondent as we wait. Sometimes it seems that we have been waiting forever for God to fulfill His promises to us. Sometimes we may even lose hope, as hope deferred can make our hearts sick. What ...

“God does not call the qualified, he qualifies the called.” Christine Caine If you are at all like me, you will have believed he could call others, but not you.  This is simply not true.  Through you, Christ does His work.  You need no skills, no great fortune, just to ...

Imagine you are among the multitude gathered around the tomb of Jesus. Sobs fill the air as many mourn the loss of their dearest Friend. Some whisper to others, sharing their memories and their grief. Yes, I’m sure there were many tales surrounding the tomb. Mary, the mother of Jesus ...

On the Sunday before Jesus’ crucifixion, the crowds welcomed Him expectantly.  His popularity soared on that day–so much so that the people intended to make Him their king.  They were ready to force the issue, if necessary.   They cheered, applauded, and celebrated His entrance into Jerusalem by paving His way ...

I sought the world and all its glories, A life of pleasures and no worries. I did not withhold a single treasure, I took anything I wanted, every pleasure. I was writing my success story, For I lived for fortune and glory. Oh the food and drink, and women galore, ...