For Demas has forsaken me, having loved this present world, and has departed for Thessalonica (2 Timothy 4:10) Our lives can be defined by how we handle the challenges we face. Our raw determination and courage often strengthen and enable us to overcome our difficulties. Other times, obstacles assail and strike us down. Perhaps one …
May your unfailing love be with us, Lord, even as we put our hope in You. (Psalm 33:22) I’ve never been a fan of holidays created to promote the sale of overpriced products under the guise of demonstrating love. Call me cynical, but in my way of thinking, Valentine’s Day serves one of two purposes: …
There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear. (1 John 4:18) Is there such a thing as “perfect love”? As Christians, we know that “God so loved the world that He gave His only Son that whoever believes in Him will not perish, but have everlasting life.” (John 3:16) There can …
Now, if we are children, then we are heirs—heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if indeed we share in His sufferings in order that we may also share in His glory. ((Romans 8:17) A heartwarming story circulated across the internet last week and served as a reminder of the importance of family. In December …
If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you. (James 1:5) I’m a reasonably patient person, but six months of delays followed by a poor outcome won’t win me any awards for enhanced endurance. Rather, I must admit to …
Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute. Speak up and judge fairly; defend the rights of the poor and needy. (Proverbs 31:8-9) Over the Christmas holidays, I was privileged to spend time with my family in Colorado. After changing trains to travel from the airport …
Who is going to harm you if you are eager to do good? But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. Do not fear their threats; do not be frightened. But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. (1 Peter 3: 13-15) The morning after I submitted my workplace religious …
The Lord your God fights for you, just as He promised. (Joshua 23:10) At some point in our lives, we all have to face giants. Doubt, fear, poverty, oppression – we can’t be sure when our confrontations will come, but come they will. We need to prepare ourselves for the inevitable battles. Right now, across …
In the morning, Lord, You hear my voice; in the morning, I lay my requests before you and wait expectantly. (Psalm 5:3) In my last post, I wrote of how God helped me find my needle in the haystack – twice in the same day. Still, the story was far from over. So much has …
Though they stumble, they will never fall, for the Lord holds them by the hand. (Psalm 37:2) Do you ever feel like your goals, needs, or desires are too great? Does it seem that no matter how hard you struggle, there is always a new mountain to climb, a new challenge to overcome? I live …