Too often in life our plans get derailed by someone or something that seems to be dead set against us. It may not have started out that way. In the beginning everyone and everything seemed to be in favor of what we were looking to do. But as we start to make progress, the opposition
The image is forever burned into my mind. Jesus hanging on the cross, a result of the crowds who shouted and demanded at the top of their lungs that is where he should be. They denied all that he was and all that he did. Image courtesy of: nan palmero Scripture: “But they kept shouting,
Looking for something new? Are you desiring a meaningful and impactful life? Not sure what to do? The book of Nehemiah is a great place to start. It gives us great insight on how to deal with any major changes in our lives. There are no miracles, no people healed, no rivers parted. There is
Ever been tongue-tied and not known what to say? Ever been caught off-guard and lost for Words? Wouldn’t it be nice to always have an answer ready for any question or situation that we might face in life? Image courtesy of: madamepsychosis Scripture: “But make up your mind not to worry beforehand how you will
God is not a vending machine… but there is a direct connection between those who seek Him, and those who are dispersed blessings in this life and beyond. Image courtesy of: bcostin Scripture: “this Ezra came up from Babylon. He was a teacher well versed in the Law of Moses, which the Lord, the God of
Is there something in our life that we know in our hearts isn’t quite the way that it should be? Is there something that we are wrestling with? Do we feel stuck in a certain situation? Or do we know that God has something more for us, but we are not sure how to get
Like sand in the palm of our hands, sometimes the tighter that we hold onto things the faster they slip through our fingers. For Star Wars fans out there, a similar parallel could be drawn to the words of Princess Leia who advises Governor Tarkin before her attempted execution, “The more you tighten your grip,
Jesus was on his way to Jerusalem when he healed 10 men who had leprosy. Of those 10 men, only 1 of them turned around and came back, praised God, threw himself at Jesus’s feet, and thanked him. In today’s scripture, Jesus’ reply gives us valuable insight into what he expects, and what we can
Ever notice that there are certain people who can always succeed where others fail? These are the people who are able to get things done that others have failed at time and time again. What is it about these people that helps them to succeed? Scripture: “Now if it pleases the king, let a search be
Isn’t it good to know that God our Father, the creator of the universe, the maker of the heaven and the earth and everything in it including you and me, loves us? He loves us so much that He sent His one and only son Jesus Christ to come live with us, to show us
