If and when you have a lot of pain, troubles, and obstacles in your life, you may start wondering, “is God listening?”. I hope you’ll understand when I say that is definitely not an expression of faith. When you become a Christian, it means you’ve put your faith, hope, and love in the one dependable Person in the whole universe who will never let … Read the rest…
I’ve got two descriptions for you today, and I’d like you to think about which one fits you or your life. Are you willing? OK. The first is one you may have heard of even if you’ve never picked up a Bible. It’s “pillar of salt”. The second is one just thought of as I began to write. I haven’t heard it before, but … Read the rest…
Over the course of your life you’ll speak, read, and hear possibly millions of words. The words flowing from the mouths and minds of men and women will last for a time and then fade further away with each passing generation. But the Word of God is alive. And when you speak it, read it, hear it, or write it through faith in the … Read the rest…
If you’re an American who’s been alive for more than a few years, I’m sure you’ve seen people take a stand for what they believe. Our Constitution provides for things like free speech and freedom of assembly. So, if we feel strongly about something, Americans can even stand on the Capitol steps and proclaim it. That’s a great example of freedom at work. Unfortunately, … Read the rest…
No matter who you are…no matter where you live…no matter what you’ve done…you belong to God. He paid for you, and I can tell you this…you were expensive. It cost Him more than any of us can every repay. Even if we put all the resources in the world together, we couldn’t make a dent in the debt. That’s why the Grace He offers … Read the rest…
There are three things you can do right now to show love. If love is in you, it shouldn’t be difficult. If love is in you…and you’re not just tossing the word “love” out there to hear it crash to the ground like a “clanging cymbal“…then you’ll do these three things if you aren’t already. OK, ready? Here they are: Believe Hope Endure. Do … Read the rest…
If you’re a Christian (and even if you’re not) do you ever feel like a lot of what you do is overlooked, ignored, or cast aside? I’ve written and shared a ton of words, music, and pictures to illustrate my Christian faith over the years. And there have been many times I wondered if anyone read, heard, or saw what I was doing. But … Read the rest…
