Tag Archives: joy

Lose any discouragement, turn to God!

David, weary and discouraged, had travelled by foot to escape Absolom, a murderous traitor, who most sadly happened to be his very own son. Had Absolom caught up with David while in this state, David’s life would have certainly been

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

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

Don’t Worry, God Has A Plan!

Sorrows and trials don’t discriminate. They come to all of us at all times and seasons – even Christmas. Perhaps the gifts you’ve purchased for loved ones aren’t the only burdens you had to carry on Christmas Day. What

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

God Of Gracious 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

Sad and Single on Valentine’s Day? A Prayer For YOU!

Almost everyone longs for romance. Little wonder. God was the One to think it up; we were made for relationship. When God created Adam, he knew He wasn’t done. “It is not good for the man to be alone.” So

Be Still Before God! Get Ready For 2017!

Life is hard and difficult. Many times life leaves us feeling tired, worn out and broken-we believe that we are done-that we cannot take one more step. Life sometimes sees us moving from crisis to crisis. Sometimes difficulties in life

Has the chaos of Christmas caused you disappointments?

Depending upon where you are located in the world, we have 1 more day before Christmas and 7 more days before the end of the year. This year seems to have zipped by. As a matter of fact, it seems

~Twas the night before Christmas!

Here we are closer to Christmas, than we’ve ever been, can you believe it? Christmas is tomorrow!  Are you ready for it? We sure are! We too have made our list, and we’ve checked it twice. We have given our

God, is Your Time Management Coach!

Before you were born, the Scripture tell us, God outlined not only your entire life, but the moments of your life. He conceived the plan before you were conceived. He knew what it would take to complete that plan, the

Is There Life After Election Day?

Yesterday the United States voted for its 45th President. This has been one of the most harrowing, dramatic, comical, and tragic of elections with more steep twists and turns than Lombard Street. We are sure that you got just as

What if your turnaround depends on you tithing?

Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28 For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believes on Him will not perish but will

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