Skunked!

Years ago in our rural area, we had a resident skunk.  Periodically we would spot him at the corner of our yard, just outside of the porch light.  Every night I had to take my dog outside, and I was

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Need A “Do-over” ?

“And David said unto God, I have sinned greatly, because I have done this thing:  but now, I beseech thee, do away the iniquity of thy servant; for I have done very foolishly.” -1 Chronicles 21:8 KJV Have you ever

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LOVING WHAT GOD LOVES, AND HATING WHAT GOD HATES

When I was a very little girl, I sat in my grandmother’s Sunday School class.  There, I learned that God was a god who loves.  I learned that He was trustworthy and good.  He could be counted on for help

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Are You a Chief Sinner?

Did you need Jesus to die on the cross for you? Are you a chief sinner?  It is no badge of honor, but it is an indication of your spiritual maturity.  Sinners know the depth of their depravity.  They understand

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CRUCIFIED

As Easter soon approaches, my thoughts have been on that terrible ordeal Jesus underwent upon the cross to pay the price required to cover my sin and everyone else’s sin. Crucifixion is a terrible, slow death that is very painful.

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THE LOST SHEEP FOUND!

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Proverbs 16:25 – KJV – There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death. We met “Harvey” at the end of a church service in Ft. Lauderdale. He had arrived

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We Have Found Him!!!

“And there shall come forth a rod out of the stem of Jesse, and a Branch shall grow out of his roots: And the spirit of the Lord shall rest upon him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit

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Becoming Fit For Service!

The Disciples of Jesus were an amazing group of committed men. What a group! They were all different and certainly not perfect. Yet these men are responsible for the founding of the Church, along with others! They were given authority

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OVERCOMING DISCONTENTMENT

Have you ever wanted something but were unsure exactly what??? Have you ever asked for something and then been disappointed with what you received??? JAMES 4:1-3 KJV 1.”From whence come wars and fightings among you? Come they not hence, even

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What’s So Special About Christians?

“Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves. Ye shall know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles? Even so every good tree bringeth

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Meeting God in the Garden

Sitting outside, enjoying the sunshine and the warmth of the air, I hear the bees buzzing around my head, and the birds venting their wrath over intruders in their space.  Not exactly peaceful, but the scene fills my heart with

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Finding Courage

Has there ever been a time in your life when you had to find courage? It’s certainly not unusual to have to fortify yourself when facing a struggle, whether it’s something you’ve never experienced or something unexpected. Most of us

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Finding Your Word Power

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How to use words effectively to reach hearts and minds… Have you ever thought about how much time we spend each day on words?  Words have the power to change hearts and minds when used properly! Have you considered the

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Reaching Out to Others This Holiday Season

Thanksgiving and Christmas will soon be here! It’s an exciting time, and I’m thrilled as always to celebrate God’s goodness to us by sending Jesus to our rescue! This is “good news”! “As cold waters to a thirsty soul, so

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We Will Rejoice and Be Glad!

The holidays are drawing near. Many may wonder if they will be alone yet again this year. Friends and family may be far away or busy with their own plans, but no matter the circumstance, there is one who knows

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The Peace Has Been Taken Away

The world’s people have seen much unrest and war over the centuries. Prophets of old have warned and pleaded with people to trust Him, demonstrating that trust by their obedience. Unfortunately, all people do not follow the God of the

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Seven Steps for Conflict Resolution

By Linda Hull Business meetings often include reminders of past or continuing conflicts. Yet, there is hope for peaceful meetings together, and maybe even a means to reconciliation. Check out these seven steps from Proverbs about resolving conflict. “In the

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YOUR BATTLE IS THE LORD’S TO FIGHT

The current news is filled with newscasts about the unspeakable attack on Israel. Why does God allow such awful things happen to people? If the Israelites are God’s chosen people, why isn’t He helping them? Panic is never the answer

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“Small Beginnings”

“Another parable put He forth unto them, saying, the kingdom of heaven is like to a grain of mustard seed, which a man took, and sowed in his field: which indeed is the least of all seeds; but when it

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