Forgiveness, Why is it so Hard?
FORGIVENESS, WHY IS IT SO HARD? This thought came to me yesterday.: “Forgiveness has less to do with you and another person and more to do with you and God! I lay awake this morning …
Subtle Stories in Scripture
Subtle Stories in Scripture Many events and people in the Bible contain a story within a story. Sometimes there are lessons just beneath the surface that are far too important to overlook. Nathan was the …
Finding Our True Identity
Finding Our True Identity How important is it to know who you are? I believe it ranks at the top of the list of things we should know. Many people often seem confused when it …
He Walked in Our Shoes
He Walked In Our Shoes I read an interesting article about David Dillard and his architect firm. He sends his young staff members out for a “sleepover” at a senior living center. They wear earplugs …
What Does Love Prove?
What does Love Prove? “Before the Passover celebration, Jesus knew that His hour had come to leave this world and return to His Father. He had loved His disciples during His ministry on earth, and …
Simply on Loan
Simply On Loan Years ago while attending a small Christian college I was sitting in a chapel service. Chapel was a daily requirement that was not always dearly relished. Many of the messages no longer …
Facts in the Face of Crisis
Facts In The Face Of Crisis “I am a firm believer in the people. If given the truth, they can be depended upon to meet any national crisis. The great point is to bring them …
A Psalm For All Seasons
I love the twenty third Psalm. It is abundantly powerful, while at the same time perfectly peaceful. One reason I love it so is my awareness of being a sheep who desperately needs a shepherd. …
MORE THAN A FISH STORY
More Than A Fish Story God called Jonah to go to the great city of Nineveh and call them to account for their great wickedness. Jonah responded by running. The Bible says he fled from …
BUT IF NOT
But If Not You know the story of Shadrach, Meshach and Abed-Nego. They were three friends of Daniel who were in Babylonian captivity. They refused to bow down to Nebuchadnezzar’s image of gold. These faithful …