In the Old Testament, the Spirit of God often came upon people so that they could perform or accomplish specific tasks. Â All of these moments were special, but the Spirit almost never remained upon someone indefinitely. Â There was one young man named Samson, who was blessed by the Lord as he grew up and […]
How many of you grew up in the church? You may ask, “What’s growing up in the church?” Well, the only way that I can describe it is from my own experience. Between the ages of birth to 17 or 18, you had to go to church if your parents or the […]
During my early years as a nurse I worked nightshift at a local hospital in Nashville. I have very fond memories of the time I spent there and of the patients I cared for. In the wee hours of the morning during those long nightshifts, I’d sneak into my patient’s room to check on […]
There are many definitions of the word promise. A verbal commitment by one person to another agreeing to do (or not to do) something in the future. Word of honor. Indication of something favorable to come; expectation. How many times have someone made one to you and didn’t keep it? How many times have […]
Growing up I was jealous of a dear friend of mine. She was pretty, intelligent and rich by my youthful estimation. But what she had that I desperately wanted was a dad. Her father adored her, treated her like a princess. Whatever she needed he gladly provided. Whatever she wanted she just had to […]
Avoiding weariness in life involves allowing oneself to harness God’s power, Pastor Rick Warren says in a devotional on Isaiah 40:29. Warren, who heads Saddleback Church in Orange County, California, said in the devotional published Sunday on his website, Daily Hope With Rick Warren, that the leading cause for exhaustion among Christians is not bitterness, […]
Have you ever felt so strongly about something and was so very passionate about it that at that time, no one could convince you that you were wrong? I have. Before I gave my life to Jesus Christ and even in the very beginning of my walk with God, I had adopted ideas […]
Sharing your faith with others is such a rewarding experience. We are all called to evangelize and tell the world about Jesus. God will often give us opportunities to share and express our love for The Father. We have so much to share. Just the mere fact we are alive to tell anything, […]
There are many definitions of the word promise. A verbal commitment by one person to another agreeing to do (or not to do) something in the future. Word of honor. Indication of something favorable to come; expectation. How many times have someone made one to you and didn’t keep it? How many times […]
There once was a tree that produced an abundant supply of fruit. Everyone marveled at its ability to produce a record harvest each year. The owner who sold his fruit at the local market had become one of the wealthiest men in town and he was the envy of all who knew him. […]
Waiting on God so we can discover His will is an essential discipline of the Christian life. Once we learn His plan, we must be careful to implement it in His time frame. Following the Lord’s schedule is always to our benefit because of His . . . • All-encompassing knowledge. Unlike us, the […]
After being shot in the head twice, undergoing six hours of surgery and being place in a medically induced coma, St. Louis Rams wide receiver Stedman Bailey believes Jesus Christ is working miracles in his life. Bailey, 25, took to Twitter to glorify God in his first message since being shot in the head on […]
