God Desires Obedience

There are times in life when we want to do as we please. We want to chart our own course and determine our destiny. Children gain independence from their parents and take that desire for independence into other areas of their lives; some even take that attitude into their relationship with God.  One day, God … Continue reading God Desires Obedience

Sharpened by a Friend

There are so many things that play a role in becoming who you are. There are things that bring delight and joy, while others bring  sorrow. If it were possible, we would love to take the unpleasant experiences and lock them away so that they are not a part of our lives. “And we know … Continue reading Sharpened by a Friend

Yes: Our God Cares About Us!

Does Jesus care when my heart is painedToo deeply for mirth and song?When the burdens pressAnd the cares distressAnd the way grows weary and long? Oh, yes, He cares, I know He cares His heart is touched with my griefWhen the days are wearyThe long night drearyI know my Savior cares. (Hymn: Does Jesus Care) … Continue reading Yes: Our God Cares About Us!

El Roi: The God Who Sees Me!

There are times in life where people can feel that they have it all. At times, that feeling is based on their wealth and status. Other times, those feelings are based on a change of some kind that entered their life.  Hagar, Sarai's servant, had that problem. "So he went in to Hagar, and she … Continue reading El Roi: The God Who Sees Me!

The Amazing Love of God!

The Amazing Love of God!The love of God is greater far  Than tongue or pen can ever tell.It goes beyond the highest star  And reaches to the lowest hell.The guilty pair, bowed down with care,  God gave His Son to win;His erring child He reconciled  And pardoned from his sin. O love of God, how … Continue reading The Amazing Love of God!

A Promise Kept

When your life is in danger and you need help, you are grateful for the hand that reaches out and helps you. In your moment of need, you don’t inquire about the reputation of the person offering to help you when that person stands between you and sure death. When help was given, a promise … Continue reading A Promise Kept

Don’t Fear the ROAR!

Medical News Today states that, “People who fear the unknown may experience anxiety and distress, particularly if they lack information or control.”  In life at one time or another, we were face to face with that fear. The question is, what do you do when you are anxious because you do not have the information … Continue reading Don’t Fear the ROAR!

God: Our Hope!

“Hope is the raw material from which faith builds the house.” - Rex Rouis.Psalms 130:5 NLTI am counting on the Lord; yes, I am counting on him. I have put my hope in his word. Psalms 39:7 NLTAnd so, Lord, where do I put my hope? My only hope is in you.Psalms 119:114 NLTYou are … Continue reading God: Our Hope!

Trust God’s Voice

Children get new toys, and the hope is that those toys will last for a season. While that is true for some children, there are those who break apart those toys the day after they receive them. Parents watch and shake their heads in disbelief. God created man in His own image and placed him … Continue reading Trust God’s Voice

The Wonder of God’s Creation

“While I know myself as a creation of God, I am also obligated to realize and remember that everyone else and everything else are also God's creation.” - Maya Angelou. Genesis 1:27-28 NLT So God created human beings in his own image.    In the image of God he created them;    male and female he created them. Then God … Continue reading The Wonder of God’s Creation