He walked by faith. What’s that? Trust in the unseen. Trust in power not found in any human. Belief that all is controlled by One who is over all. He walked by faith. They never buried him. Because he never died.
Read MoreYou never leave a pan unattended on a hot burner. A watched pot never boils. There are things you just know. Here’s another- nobody is sad when the guest of honor is present. That’s what He meant. But the greatest truth is He NEVER leaves. He is always present. That is something to think about.
Read MoreWhat do we put our faith in? Do we have confidence in our bank account? Do we trust the not so mighty dollar? What if we put our confidence in the slogan on our currency? “In God we trust.” Abel did.
Read MoreGood health is a gift. We take it for granted. We go to extremes to regain it. Health is a temporary thing. We forget about the terminal condition afflicting every one of us. Great news! There is a cure.
Read MoreWhat can we accomplish with words? Get the dog to sit? Give a motivating speech? Try something more difficult, speak the sunrise. Speak the wind to silence, calm the waves. This event was done; with words. Not surprising this feat is being fact checked as false. Regardless this event WAS accomplished with words.
Read MoreTwo words. Walk behind me. Don’t be concerned with where you are going. He knows the way. Me…follow me. Do not be distracted to follow things or people. He knows the way. Forever.
Read MoreConfidence. We all want it-need it. In what do you place your confidence? There is temporary and permanent confidence. Desire the permanent.
Read MoreWhat evidence is needed to convince us of an individual’s authenticity? What do we require to completely trust another? There is infinite evidence that this One is authentic. Consider this.
Read MoreWe know about shrink. Wash it-shrink it. To shrink is to be less. Shrink is the opposite of persevere. What are the choices? Shrink back or persevere.
Read MoreWhen does a single word change the lives of two people forever? It depends on who speaks. There is only One like this.
Read MoreConfidence. Not in a sports team. Not a car. Not a bank account. Not your ability or that of another. Confidence that endures beyond life for eternity. There is such confidence. We need it.
Read MoreThere are weather storms. There are life storms. We face many life storms. He calms storms.
Read MoreNo one enjoys dreadful things. Be serious for a moment. What is the most dreadful thing you can think of? Here’s a hint: God is involved.
Read MoreDeny myself? Who would consider giving up things? Give up a large luxurious house? Sacrifice a six figure salary? Turn away from fame? What if the reward is greater than all of these. The cost is worth all.
Read More“Let us.” It is a call to not lose confidence. It is a call to not give up. This call encourages you and me to not turn away, to stay on the narrow path. There is hope and there is powerful help in this.
Read MoreThey say “talk is cheap.” They say “actions speak louder than words.” We classify these statements as “trite.” But here’s the thing: both sayings are true.
Read MoreWhat do you and I need? Let’s get this right. Exactly right. What do we truly need? Where can we find EXACTLY what we need…not just for today-forever.
Read MoreDoes it seem possible? HE could be astonished-amazed? HE is the one who made all things. HE knows the secrets of the atom and the farthest reaches of the universe. What could possibly astonish HIM?
Read MoreWe tell one another, “remember the time when?” Our answer upon remembering is, “Oh, that time.” Today, we remember “That Time.”
Read More“I will.” These are words we delight in hearing. Will you stay with me we ask? Will you help me we ask? The words we wish to hear are “I will.” These words have even more impact if the person who says them has all power.
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