Time to Believe

“How will this be,” Mary asked the angel, “since I am a virgin?” The angel answered, “The Holy Spirit will come on you, and the power of the Most High …

Winning with Thankfulness

“Give thanks to the Lordfor his love endures forever.”2 Chronicles 20:21 Does a heart of thankfulness really change anything? In an environment of negativity where it seems like the entire …

How Will You Be Remembered?

I once heard that when you’re in your twenties you are concerned with what others think about you. When you’re in your forties, you don’t care what others think about …

Overcoming Adversity

But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us.  We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not …

Knowing the Invisible

By faith Moses, when he had grown up, refused to be known as the son of Pharaoh’s daughter. He chose to be mistreated along with the people of God rather than …

Against All Hope

As it is written: “I have made you a father of many nations.”  He is our father in the sight of God, in whom he believed—the God who gives life to …

No Fear

Fear is a funny thing. One can make the case it’s healthy – a warning sign of danger ahead. And then there are other times when fear is debilitating and …

Calm in Our Chaos

One day Jesus said to his disciples, “Let us go over to the other side of the lake.” So they got into a boat and set out.  As they sailed, he fell asleep. …

Times of Refreshing

We are currently in the middle of summer where I live, and the sun and heat have taken their toll on my yard. Day after day of temperatures over 100 …

Being Diligent with Your Gift

Do not neglect your gift, which was given you through prophecy when the body of elders laid their hands on you. Be diligent in these matters; give yourself wholly to them, so …

Purpose Triumphs Temptation

The most dangerous thing on planet earth is a toddler without a purpose. It’s like a tornado ripping through a town. We never know which way it will turn and …

BEAUTIFUL

I am going to make everything around me beautiful – that will be my life. Elsie deWolfe It’s the little things that matter.It’s the thoughtful creation of a simple meal.It’s …