“To be honest…..” Don’t you just hate it when someone starts a statement like that? Does that mean that everything they have said prior to “to be honest,” is not honest? I don’t get it. Why not just say what you’re going to say and... read more

“I do believe, but help me not to doubt!” (Mark 9:24, NLT) Recently, I’ve been thinking my life verse should be Mark 9:24: “… I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief!” (NIV) I do believe, yet I have so much unbelief in my life. I walk... read more

Many Christ-followers get on board with worthy issues that defend the poor, the homeless, the unborn, the illegal immigrant and the oppressed. In addition, they vigorously support organizations and political candidates who line up with this Biblical mind-set.... read more

My gracious favor is all you need. My power works best in your weakness. (2 Corinthians 12:9a NLT) Hi! I got your note saying you didn’t think you could do what God is telling you to do. You may be surprised to hear me say this, but I agree! If God... read more

Words kill, words give life; they’re either poison or fruit – you choose. (Proverbs 18:21 MSG) You have the power to kill or give life. Yes, you, gentle reader – a follower of Christ – are capable of murder, and so am I. We can speak death with... read more

About the time I think I’m having a challenging day … I discover another truth about Jesus. Although believers call Him the King of Kings … He certainly didn’t live like a king while on earth. As a matter of fact Jesus was a... read more

“All of you, serve each other in humility, for God sets himself against the proud, but he shows favor to the humble.” (1 Peter 5:5 NLT) Serving others requires forgetfulness on your part: You need to forget your own needs. You cannot be self-centered... read more

“Your attitude should be the same that Christ Jesus had – though he was God, he did not demand and cling to his rights as God. He made himself nothing; he took the humble position of a slave ….” (Philippians 2:5-7 NLT) Cooperation is doing with... read more