The bell dismissing us from lunch was moments from sounding as my friends and I strolled past the art display case in front of the main doors to the school. As I continued in conversation, a piece of paper creased from its folded note form was tacked above the bottom ...

‘God has said, “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.” ‘ Hebrews 13:5 (NIV) If you are anything like me, you have made this statement before, ‘Where are you, God? Why are you letting me go through this?’  When we face the storms of life, it is ...

If you don’t belong to a church you are missing out on God’s blessing. I am so grateful for my church family.  When I say “church family” I mean all the people who believe and walk in faith.  It has taken me a while to find the right place … ...

God’s mercies are new every morning; fresh starts are a daily opportunity. The God of Hope wants us embrace each new day with inspired hope.  Daring to dream and setting goals honors our divine design.  Goals and dreams seldom just materialize; they require diligent effort.  New habits take 21 days ...

It’s always refreshing to see Christians speak up with their faith in the entertainment world.  I am a huge sports fan; especially football.  Due to social media, I am able to follow many of my favorite ball players on Twitter.  On a daily basis, I can read and see on ...

Most previous Christmas mornings had been pretty lean, but this year was different. “What a Christmas this has been”, they shared as they surveyed the mound of toys, games, clothes, gizmos and gadgets.  As loving parents, they had worked hard throughout the year to save, shop, and then provide each ...

The archangel Gabriel appeared to Mary and announced the plans God made for her young life. He talked of an amazing feat, only God could complete. Although the plan specifically called for Mary’s person, Gabriel proclaimed a simple truth that resonates throughout humanity even today. Luke 1:37 quotes Gabriel saying ...

“Your words were found and I ate them, and your words became for me a joy and the delight of my heart,” Jeremiah said (Jer. 15:16). Job said that he treasured the words of God’s mouth more than his daily food (Job 23:12). The prophet Amos foretold of a famine ...

Google recently announced there has been a 300 percent increase in online searches for Ouija boards. They were also on the 2014 Christmas “must buy” list. The movie, “Ouija,” was a huge success at the box office. These are all clear indications that attraction to the occult is rising dramatically. ...

Most of us don’t find the Sunday morning message comfortable when it leaves us embarrassed or defensive, angered or guilty… We may find ourselves looking at our watch or thinking about lunch! We much prefer the good feeling we have when the sermon does not point directly at us! And ...