Several years ago, God used me regularly and quite often as a soloist at my church.  I loved singing His messages and His praises.  He blessed and anointed each assignment that He gave me.  Our servant/master relationship was so tight that He always had me prepared even at a last ...

Truth matters but it is a nebulous thing in our world today; Scripture is never hazy about truth!  A partial truth—a lie—destroyed paradise.  Partial truths ruin relationships, fracture families and dishonor Jesus Christ, the Truth.  In our journey through names of Christ, we will pause today to look at Him ...

She stood poised at the center of the stage, a tall, slender girl who already seemed to light up the room.  The music began and my sister floated across the stage, dancing gracefully and effortlessly to the music of Nicole C. Mullen, “I Know My Redeemer Lives”.  In the midst ...

“The one who plants and the one who waters are alike. Each one will receive his own reward. For we work together with God. You are God’s field.” I Corinthians 3: 8-9 (New Life Version) The country of Montenegro gained statehood when they voted to split from Serbia in May ...

If we are to make any progress in the area of positive change in our lives we must be brave enough to admit our short comings.  Failure in this area is what keeps many from salvation.  To obtain salvation we must admit that we need to be saved; we have ...

‘How precious to me are Your thoughts, O God! How vast is the sum of them! Were I to count them, they would outnumber the grains of sand. When I awake, I am still with you.’  Psalm 139:17-18 (NIV) Have you ever thought about God’s thoughts? We hear about them ...

At one level it’s obvious there’s a Creator-Overseer; but on another, it may be quite remote in many people’s minds. I’d bet the Psychiatrists’ day-planners overflow with patients that ask, ‘who am I…why was I born…what’s my purpose…where do I belong…why am I here’ and a gazillion other inquiries. Too ...

Matthew 5:21 The Voice (VOICE)  21) As you know, long ago God instructed Moses to tell His people, “Do not murder;[a] those who murder will be judged and punished.” 22 But here is the even harder truth: anyone who is angry with his brother will be judged for his anger. ...

Be it stilettos, sandals, sneakers, or slippers, a new pair of shoes is just divine! New shoes are blemish free, wrinkle free, and odor free. These are the shoes that get shown off repeatedly. Now it may feel a little awkward and uncomfortable at first—you know…that “new-shoes-squeeze” feeling, but the ...

    “Change your thoughts and change your world.” Norman Vincent Peale   Chronic stress from negative attitudes can upset the body’s hormone balance and deplete the brain chemicals (neurotransmitters) required for feelings of happiness. Negative emotions can weaken the immune system. The mind, body, and spirit are interconnected. When ...