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
When I was growing up, our family faithfully went to church every Sunday. But even though we did, I still did not know much about my heavenly Father—what He was like or what He wanted for my life. A friend once asked me if I believed in God. I answered yes, but in reality, I… Continue Reading
I’ve worked with lots of young people in what’s called a helping profession. My role has included providing an empathetic ear and helping many of these young people navigate life challenges. One of the common themes that I’ve heard from many was a struggle with self-confidence. Regardless of talent, physical appearance, accomplishments, or kindness from… Continue Reading