God Takes Notice

Some time ago, my husband and I saw a video clip and he  remarked that it seems that our society has lost all respect for God. Sadly, it appears that way. We are no longer shocked when we hear about the atrocities that mankind inflicts on each other; we have become so desensitized that we … Continue reading God Takes Notice

Choose to Do Good

There is a children's book called, The Little Engine That Could by Watty Piper. This is a story about a train that ran out of fuel. The cargo on this train was geared for children; it was full of toys and food. When the toys realized that they were stuck, they decided to ask the … Continue reading Choose to Do Good

Purpose for Your Pain

One of the certainties of life is that some day you will find yourself in some sort of trouble. Now, I’m not talking about legal difficulties and court appearances but trouble like the challenges we face in life. These challenges can be your health, your finances or even your family. In those times, we need … Continue reading Purpose for Your Pain

Strength through Prayer

Yesterday was Resurrection Sunday and churches all over the world celebrated the resurrection of Jesus Christ. As I sat and reflected on this weekend from Friday to Sunday, I asked myself, what is the one thing that you want to remember? As I thought about it, I remembered Luke 22:42-43: “Father, if you are willing, … Continue reading Strength through Prayer

Spend Quality Time with God

Have you ever seen a child who had an assignment to complete but would not settle down and do it? You watch him or her do everything else but prepare for the task ahead. The child believes that it would be as easy as eating ice cream. However, you know from experience that it’s not … Continue reading Spend Quality Time with God

Stay Focused

When you undertake a journey, most of the time, it’s a special time in your life. You selected a destination and determined what you would need to embark on this journey. You saved and made sacrifices so you and your family can enjoy this special time together. We are on this journey; there is anticipation … Continue reading Stay Focused

Lent: The Journey Begins

Last year for the first time I paid attention to Lent. This year, I have decided to experience the entire Lenten season beginning from today, Ash Wednesday, till Easter. Many times we are afraid of the unknown and the labels associated with those activities. But Lent is a period of time when people prepare themselves … Continue reading Lent: The Journey Begins

Put Your Confidence in God

There has never been the slightest doubt in my mind that the God who started this great work in you would keep at it and bring it to a flourishing finish on the very day Christ Jesus appears. Philippians 1:6 MSG Have you ever watched someone at work who is confident in their abilities? They … Continue reading Put Your Confidence in God

Just Ask God

If any of you lacks wisdom [to guide him through a decision or circumstance], he is to ask of [our benevolent] God, who gives to everyone generously and without rebuke or blame, and it will be given to him. James 1:5 AMP It’s always amusing watching small children at play, especially when they want to build something. … Continue reading Just Ask God