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
Life can be challenging. Many times, we may ask ourselves, Why is this happening to me? There is a great record in the Bible of a young man who faced challenging situations. His name was Joseph. Studying Joseph’s example, we will see that we can overcome adversity when we think the things of God’s Word;… Continue Reading
God’s Word and the accomplished works of Jesus Christ have set us free from every prison—physically, mentally, and spiritually. Ephesians 4:8:Wherefore he saith, When he [Christ] ascended up on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men. While this is an accomplished reality for the believer, mental prisons can still surround us in… Continue Reading
As our heavenly Father, God wants to be intimately involved in our lives to guide, protect, and care for us because we belong to Him. There are several names and titles for God in the Bible, and they all indicate various characteristics of God. The more we can learn about His characteristics, the more we… Continue Reading
“This is a wonderful place to live. It has everything I need and want, and it’s exactly where I need to be to achieve my goals. There is only one thing; it is on the second floor.” I had undergone hip surgery several years before and the thought of a set of stairs was causing… Continue Reading
God’s design for life has incredible detail and accuracy. One aspect of His design that I’ve always found fascinating is that a tiny seed can grow into a beautiful plant. As I’ve had more exposure to gardening, I’ve learned that there are best practices that a gardener can follow to help plants flourish. Some plants… Continue Reading
I have many times heard how singers “made something their own.” They took a song that had already been done before and put their own personal touch on it; they “made it their own.” At times you may hear Christians say that you have to “make the Word of God your own.” Let’s explore what… Continue Reading
Have you ever heard someone say that God is testing them? I have, but is that what His Word says? God’s Word tells us that He tempts no one (James 1:13). I John 1:5 tells us that “God is light, and in him is no darkness at all.” God lovingly reassures us that when we… Continue Reading