“Can I come in?” a quiet voice asked me through my bedroom door. Once I opened it, my sister wordlessly walked past me and sat on the floor in a space against the wall. “Is everything OK?” Her only response was a small “Mm-hmm.” This was a common scene growing up in my childhood home.… Continue Reading
A name is that by which a person or thing is made known—it describes, defines, or declares them. This is certainly true for the names or titles of God used in the Bible. Each name declares or describes a different aspect or characteristic of Him. God uses the title Jehovah to show the Lord in… Continue Reading
According to the prosperity principle of giving and receiving, when we give bountifully with love and cheerfulness—out of a heart of thankfulness—we receive God’s bountiful blessings. Luke 6:38:Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure… Continue Reading
Doing activities with friends has always helped me be consistent, whether it was working out, cooking, or playing sports or games. The camaraderie and fellowship with people who share a mutual interest have encouraged me to be faithful. It is the same with thinking and acting on God’s Word. When we surround ourselves with believers… Continue Reading
It was a brisk, fall day on the grounds of Camp Gunnison—The Way Family Ranch. The sun was at its peak, and there was not a cloud in the sky. I stood at the end of the North Pasture, resting against the fence. I breathed in deeply, taking in the beauty of God’s design: the… Continue Reading
We are light-givers in the world. We are God’s luminaries to reflect the brilliance and radiance of God and His Word (Philippians 2:15,16). When we speak His Word, we are imparting spiritual light and life to others, thus making a difference in their lives. Matthew 5:16:Let your light so shine before men, that they may… Continue Reading
Have you ever wondered if your life really makes a difference to those around you? I remember in high school my fellow classmates would tell me that there was something different about me; that I wasn’t like them and they couldn’t figure me out. Well, I didn’t realize it at the time, but it was… Continue Reading
When I was a young child, my mother wanted me to learn how to fish as a practice and lesson in patience. A large part of fishing in a pond, as I learned, is watching and waiting. You must be attentive or you might miss the fish biting at your hook. Or even worse, your… Continue Reading
It was the second time our son would need surgery and almost the same surgery he had a couple of years ago. As we got the news, these were some of the first thoughts that ran through my mind: “Surgery again? Why? Did the previous doctor not do a good job? Did we not believe… Continue Reading
God is present in our lives every moment of the day, whether we recognize it or not. As we acknowledge Him in all our ways, He will direct our paths (Proverbs 3:6). How blessed we are as we stay constantly aware of His presence in our lives. Practicing the presence of God is one step… Continue Reading