The words were out of my mouth before I even realized it. Complaints, grumbles, grouchiness. One unkind word led to another, each bringing with it a cascade of bitterness and resentment. In the midst of my tirade, I realized my husband was being very quiet, and in that moment of ...

I hope you have noticed that God is on the move.  Yes, He is always tending to this world, but lately, He is displaying His actions more obviously and more frequently.  I am noticing it in my own life and am hearing of it from others who are close to ...

It’s a fact. Jesus had numerous encounters with the devil—some more heated than others. But the temptation in the wilderness had to be one of the biggest showdowns ever. Satan thought it was acceptable to tempt Jesus and doubt His character. Two things can be said about Jesus and Lucifer ...

There is an old hymn that has this memorable line in it:” He gave His life what more could He give?” This is the eternal question what more could God give? He gave Jesus Christ His only Son on Calvary for us. There is no greater gift God could have ...

Many of the old hymns we find such comfort in today came from the experience of great tragedy and loss in the lives of their composers. Feelings of discouragement and even despair were poured out in the words of their music, but so also were feelings of comfort and contentment ...

Each of us has a choice when we awaken in the morning. We can live the day in defeat or in victory. Living in victory is not automatic, especially for a Christian. It must be done intentionally and pro-actively. Here are some ways to do it. 1. Tell yourself every ...

So, your New Year’s resolution for 2016 was to lose “30 lbs.” It’s now February … have you quit yet? If not, keep going. I have great news to share with you. If you’re thinking about quitting, then try incorporating a food journal in your diet plan before you throw ...

No matter what you are facing, there is a way out! Your troubles could be financial, legal, or relational. God seems to specialize in providing ways out of situations that appear impossible to us. Sometimes God places us in circumstances where we cannot figure out how to get out of ...

Today, I want to take a look at Psalm 106, looking first at the passage as a whole, then narrowing in on a single word. To begin, let’s sum up the psalm. The children of Israel sinned against God over and over again. They murmured and complained. They ignored His voice ...

A few months ago God put in my heart a desire to live life free of all the modern vices that affect us so much. I unplugged and threw in the garbage my television, I cancelled the internet, use an old flip phone that can’t even take a picture and ...