Psalm 23 is one of the most well-known verses of the Bible. This is a common verse used for funerals yet it is not about death. If you notice in verse 4 which reads, Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. This verse is one of encouragement. We are to “walk through” the valley. Unfortunately, too many …
Kids love the story of Jesus and how He is always with us. They love his closeness and protection. But as we grow up, that nearness makes some of us uncomfortable. After all, how can we enjoy sin, if we know it’s sin? We don’t like the idea of God being so close that He might interfere with our fun. We prefer to think of a loving God as opposed to a close, knowing God. …
THE BIBLE states at Proverbs 16:18, Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall. This was the first thing I thought of when my Florida State Seminoles lost the Rose Bowl on January 1. Don’t get me wrong. I love it when they win. Being national champs is great. Unfortunately, my team had become a winning team of losers. The people who run the organization have lost sight of what team sports is about. It’s about …
Did you know that God owns everything here on this Earth? Not just the animals and the trees, but also the money and your home. Yes, even your stuff is really His. According to Psalm 24:1, The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it. Everything is God’s. Even you. Do you recycle to help the Earth or go hunting just to kill? Do you care for …
What do your thoughts, your friends, and the media all have in common? These are all tools the devil uses to keep us from following God’s word. John 10:10 of the Bible reads, The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. Listening to those harsh whispers in your ear only keeps you from living a full life in Jesus. …
Last week I posted a quote on Facebook asking what you would look like if you stared into a mirror and saw your character instead of your face. It’s an interesting concept. After all, don’t we have a habit of hiding the real “us” in front of others? But God knows what we are like inside. Colossians 3:12-14 says, Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness …
Kids need the latest phone, computer, gadget or game to feel important. A dad might want the fastest car or a large TV to show off to his friends, or even that younger woman on his arm to feel young again. Mom needs botox to stay young looking or that sexy outfit to feel good about her body. Why is it people are having sex change operations, doing drugs, and appearing on television shows airing …
Do you pray when you’re at a restaurant? Do you pray when you’re out with friends who are nonbelievers? If you don’t acknowledge Jesus in front of others, how can you expect Him to acknowledge you before God? It used to be homosexuals kept hidden (in the closet so to speak). They’d laugh at gay jokes just to keep from others discovering their secret. Now, they have power and voice, and get what they want. …
I hope everyone had a wonderful Mother’s Day. And, if you missed it, you’re in big trouble. With my daughter becoming a mother, I’ve been thinking a lot about God’s blessings and miracles. It’s not just about my daughter either. There are two other women I know who’ve had miracles regarding children also. One friend had trouble conceiving. It killed her whenever she heard about friends having babies and she couldn’t. It took years, but …
People have been posting about so much rain, they needed to build an ark with all the rain we’ve been having in North Florida this past week. Genesis 6:17 reads, I am going to bring floodwaters on the earth to destroy all life under the heavens, every creature that has the breath of life in it. Everything on earth will perish. While we didn’t come close to that much rainfall, questions just started popping into …
