Sep 17, 2022 | Blogs, Hope and Encouragement
Having faith in God isn’t always easy because, as human beings, we innately doubt. Doubt is part of our fallen, sinful nature and became a part of our life the moment God brought us into this world. As each year passes, we experience many things in life that can...
Sep 10, 2022 | Blogs, Godly Living
Having faith in Jesus means far more than simply believing Jesus exists. To have faith is to have absolute trust in someone. Having faith in Jesus means trusting Him wholeheartedly with your dreams and desires, your gifts and talents, and your life. It doesn’t...
Mar 23, 2020 | Christian Worldview, Hope and Encouragement
Have you ever noticed that when you pray for something that oftentimes the answer comes in a way you’d never have asked for, thought of, or expected? I’ve been praying— along side other friends of mine—for revival in the Church, our nation, and the world for the past...
Dec 30, 2019 | Hope and Encouragement, Overcoming fear
As we reflect upon 2019 and all that has transpired in our world and in our nation— and even among those who ‘profess’ to be Christians, it is apparent to anyone with discernment that evil is increasing (2 Timothy 3:13). Along with ‘an increase in knowledge’ and ‘an...
Nov 15, 2019 | Godly Living, Overcoming fear
When I was being raised in my home of origin, and when I raised my children, whining or grumbling was an ‘intolerable’ behavior. As my children can attest, if they complained, I’d often say to them, “You could be on a cattle car on the way to Auschwitz.”...
Nov 8, 2019 | Godly Relationships, Hope and Encouragement
This week was a very special week in our household as we welcomed our 5th grandchild, a beautiful granddaughter, the firstborn of our eldest son and his beloved wife. What an indescribable, miraculous gift is the life of a child! How blessed we are that God chose to...
Oct 18, 2019 | Hope and Encouragement, Overcoming fear
I had run into a lovely lady several times in the hallways of our church whose radiant smile and sweet countenance exudes the love of Jesus. I remember thinking, “I’d love to get to know her better!’ During one of our very brief ‘hall visits’ we’d discovered that we...
Aug 9, 2019 | Godly Living, Hope and Encouragement
The word never, is only beneficial when describing things that God has said will never happen or to keep a person safe. Here are a few examples: God is never going to change God will never sin God will never flood the earth again Never do drugs Never drink &...
Apr 27, 2018 | Godly Living, Parenting
My youngest son is a big hockey fan and loves to play as well. Last weekend he finished four days of very intense tryouts. Initially there were only four coaches evaluating and everyday more and more coaches would arrive to evaluate the players, until the...