The fight for control is big in the world today; parents want to control their children and the children want to control their parents. Countries go to war because one nation has a desire to control another. In every area of life, there is a battle for control. The dictionary defines control as the power … Continue reading Who’s In Control?
Category: Christian Living
Word for Today: Thursday March 30, 2023
Romans 8:1-11 NLT Life in the Spirit 8 So now there is no condemnation for those who belong to Christ Jesus. 2 And because you belong to him, the power of the life-giving Spirit has freed you from the power of sin that leads to death. 3 The law of Moses was unable to save us because of the weakness of … Continue reading Word for Today: Thursday March 30, 2023
It Was God’s Plan
This is a famous quote by G. Donald Gale that says, “A pessimist, they say, sees a glass as being half empty; an optimist sees the same glass as half full. But a giving person sees a glass of water and starts looking for someone who might be thirsty.” So many people can look at … Continue reading It Was God’s Plan
Word for Today: Tuesday March 28, 2023
Psalm 130:1-8 NASD Hope in the Lord’s Forgiving Love. A Song of Ascents. 130 Out of the depths I have cried to You, Lord.2 Lord, hear my voice!Let Your ears be attentiveTo the sound of my pleadings.3 If You, Lord, were to keep account of guilty deeds,Lord, who could stand?4 But there is forgiveness with You,So that You may be [b]revered. 5 I wait for the Lord, my soul waits,And I [c]wait for His word.6 My soul waits in … Continue reading Word for Today: Tuesday March 28, 2023
Perfect Timing!
Octavia Butler said, “Sometimes being a friend means mastering the art of timing. There is a time for silence. A time to let go and allow people to hurl themselves into their own destiny. And a time to prepare to pick up the pieces when it’s all over.” How do we master the art of … Continue reading Perfect Timing!
The Lord, Our Guide
There are many times in life when we need or desire the services of a guide. When people plan trips to unfamiliar locations, they usually employ the services of a guide. Simply put, a guide is someone who shows the way to others. We depend on guides in more areas of life than we choose … Continue reading The Lord, Our Guide
Word for Today: Thursday March 23, 2023
John 9:1-12 NLT Jesus Heals a Man Born Blind 9 As Jesus was walking along, he saw a man who had been blind from birth. 2 “Rabbi,” his disciples asked him, “why was this man born blind? Was it because of his own sins or his parents’ sins?” 3 “It was not because of his sins or his parents’ … Continue reading Word for Today: Thursday March 23, 2023
Your Connection Matters
Modern living is filled with light; most of us have electrical lighting in our homes. One of the most inconvenient situations in modern day living is a power outage. I remember years ago when we faced a massive power outage on the east coast in 2003. It was almost impossible to drive. We had to … Continue reading Your Connection Matters
Word for Today: Tuesday March 21, 2023
Ephesians 5:1-7 NLT Living in the Light 5 Imitate God, therefore, in everything you do, because you are his dear children. 2 Live a life filled with love, following the example of Christ. He loved us[a] and offered himself as a sacrifice for us, a pleasing aroma to God. 3 Let there be no sexual immorality, impurity, or greed among … Continue reading Word for Today: Tuesday March 21, 2023
Manage Your Heart
Have you ever seen someone and made a snap judgment? It’s unfortunate but it happens all the time. We make judgements about people based on the color of their skin, the clothes they wear, how much money they make or where they live. But are these really indicators of character? Have there been individuals who … Continue reading Manage Your Heart