If you are on Facebook, you have probably seen the posts that say, "If you know me, you know that I _______." If I were to ask that question, I expect that some would mention the fact that I like the color pink. Others might comment that I love southern gospel music...
It wasn't long ago that Christians wished for revival, churches held "revival meetings," pastors would open up the altar after services so that those who were being convicted could come forward and repent of their sins. Although there are churches that still do those...
How does God decide when to call His children Home? It seems like some die way too young while others live to a ripe old age, seemingly accomplishing nothing for the Kingdom. We can quote verses like Romans 8:28, but maybe you find it hard to believe sometimes. For...
I believe that the majority of single people long to be married. Most of the single women I know especially wonder why their dreams of "happily ever after" have not come to pass. It is easy to think, What's wrong with me? when the answer is that God may just have a...
This week, I would like to do something different. For the last few years, you all have gotten to know me a bit as I've shared some of my joys and struggles and what God is teaching me through both. Now I would appreciate getting to know my readers. This would help me...
Lead me, Lord, I'll follow anywhere you open up the door Let me know Your wisdom; show me things I've never seen before Many of us have sung this, but I wonder how many will truly go anywhere God opens the door. For myself, I like comfort. I want to know what to...
But this command I gave them: "Obey my voice, and I will be your God, and you shall be my people. And walk in all the way that I command you, that it may be well with you." But they did not obey or incline their ear, but walked in their own counsels and the...
The end of the year is often bittersweet for me. There have been times that I have been thankful to see the year end. Other times, I am aware of how quickly time is passing and how there doesn't seem to be enough hours in the day to accomplish everything I would like...
In pondering this question, the first answer that came to my mind was from Bill and Gloria Gaither: "He came to love, heal, and forgive." Then I thought of John 10:10 where Jesus said, "I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly."...