Looking for Love in All the Right Places

There is so much anger and hatred in the country these days, most of it from political fodder. We have forgotten that we can disagree and still love one another. It’s time we share the “love chapter” of the Bible. 1 Corinthians 13 tells us exactly what love is and how to love each other. If I speak in the tongues of men or of angels, but do not have love, I am only a resounding …

Are You Really Important to God?

Are You Really Important to God?

We hear all the time that God loves us, but there are times we don’t always feel that love. If we believe our prayers are not being answered we might question if we really matter. After all, He’s the creator of the Universe, and I’m just a small dot in the world. Let me make this clear. God loves you. You DO matter to Him. Verse Isaiah 44:2a states, This is what the LORD says– …

Feeling Like a Nobody

Feeling Like a Nobody

Do you ever feel insignificant? Like at times you’re invisible? Maybe you’ve gone to a party with your spouse or friends only to sit in the corner because you didn’t know anyone. It’s times like that when we get an emptiness inside. We often wonder if we really matter to anyone. But we do matter to God. He knows who you are. I’m sure most of you have heard Matthew 10:30 which states, And even …

The Value of Human Life

The Value of Human Life

How much is a life worth? If you were to ask the terrorists over in the Arab nations, you’d think they didn’t value life at all. Between bombings, kidnappings, and shootings, they don’t seem to blink when several people die at once. We Americans watch what’s going on and shake our heads. How can people not care about others? What is worse? A country full of people who kill others based on a religious belief? …

WHERE’S JESUS?

WHERE’S JESUS?

A child dies. An illness occurs. A loved one walks away. These are just a couple of the devastating occurrences in our lives. When times are hard, we often ask ourselves, where is Jesus while I’m going through this? Jesus has been right beside you your whole life. Deuteronomy says, The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not …