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As God works to Transform You, Are you Tired and Worn out?
“God gives power to those who are tired and worn out, and he offers strength to the weak.” (Isaiah 40:29) When you believe in Jesus, you get God’s strength for daily living. I used to think this wasn’t a big deal.
Change YOUR Words and Change Your World!
Like nuclear matter released in the atmosphere or the down feathers of a pillow, when words are released, they cannot be undone. Words are a powerful force in our universe. With words, God created everything we see and everything we
This Father’s Day,Give God Your Problems,Seek Him For His Promises!
Have you ever had an "Aha!" moment? I've had several in my lifetime, but one that sticks out as one of the best, happened one day in my Sunday school class. Our time was coming to a close and I
When Things Look Hopeless Turn To God!
Elisha promised a son to a childless woman; he proclaimed this miracle and it came to pass exactly as he had predicted. But a few years later, tragedy struck. The little boy died. In her darkest moment, this mother, smitten
Still Waiting on Your New? Super-Size Your Prayers!
How big is too big? How much is too much? Is there a limit to what I can ask of God? Evidently, not. It’s as if God dares me, “Go ahead, push my limits. There are none! Do you want
You Might Just Need….A Prayer to “Say So”!
The Psalmist in chapter 107 outlines four basic types of people that need redemption. To one degree or another, we all have fallen into at least one of these four categories. All dilemmas equally desperate, the remedy is the same:
You’ve Made Space For God, Now What Is HE calling YOU To Do?
I walked upstairs into what felt like a cold cafeteria. The floor was made of tile, the walls were painted white, and the room felt sanitized. Come to think of it, it kind of smelled sanitized. I guess they had
Penetrate the Darkness..Keep Seeking God!
Are times hard? Are days of trouble upon you? When times are tough, the Lord is our only security. David assures us in his song that the Lord delights in us; He sees and cares about what is happening in
On This 4th Of July And Always YOU were Created To Shine!
In another life, I produced a fireworks show called “SkyConcert” that was choreographed precisely to music and broadcast live on TV and radio. In 25 years of doing that event we were never rained out. I asked the Lord once
Is Anything Sacred?
I played the position of catcher in Little League baseball. I played catcher in Pony League baseball. I was a catcher in high school baseball. In college, I played catcher on an intramural softball team. I spent a lot of
Is God Showing You A Fork In The Road?
If you’ve ever gone hiking in a state or national park, you’ve seen that every so often there are forks in the path. Typically at the fork, there will be a simple map showing what will happen if you go
God is Gracious With His Love!
Life can be hard and challenging. Living can wear away our hope. Cynicism can settle into our hearts and find a home because of hurtful people, difficult circumstances, relational wounds, and unfortunate events. Religion can imprison us in a world
Whose Kingdom is This Anyway?
I have always been far too preoccupied with my own glory. I don’t like saying that because it sounds terrible. And embarrassing. And deeply sinful. God does not share his glory with anyone else and our lives need to be preoccupied with
Want Results? Pray, Allow God to choose How to answer!
What is the big deal about prayer? Prayer isn’t wishful thinking. It’s not merely a state of mind. Prayer is certainly no waste of time. Quite literally, prayer is the most productive thing we can do when we employ the