Everyone has limits. Nobody can do everything. Think about it, superman was not able to stand the weakening he experienced from kryptonite. He had to depend on someone else not burdened by the kryptonite to get the poison away from his presence. Yet, when we face certain weaknesses, we often try to deal with it […]
We live in a culture (Down South) that holds religion as a system of rules that promises to set us free and make us right with God. It’s the “Don’t do this rule,” or the “Don’t do that rule.” If you don’t believe me, ask most anyone you meet if they’ll “go to heaven when […]
My stepfather is an intelligent man with a good sense of humor. However, whenever he gets caught making a mistake he declares, “that’s my first mistake of the week.” I always makes me smile when he surprises me with his statement, mainly because I know that he, like all of us, often makes mistakes. You […]
Throughout written history, you may have observed several authors who were able to bring to life inanimate objects such as trees. J. R. R. Tolkien in his thrilling book, The Lord of the Rings, had that ability. When facing evil during a great battle, the forest comes to life and fights on the side of […]
The Christian life is not a Sunday stroll through a rose garden; it demands a well-balanced disciplined life. Prayer and Bible study are the top disciplines required for a very demanding race. While writing to the Corinthians, Paul wanted them to know that he was willing to give his all to reach the finish line […]
A young man was speaking to his mother one day and said, “Mom, I’ve decided I’m going to be a preacher so I can help clean up this mess the world is in.” She came back quickly and responded, “That’s just wonderful dear, now go upstairs and start with your room!” Let’s be honest. The […]
Are you the kind of person who is always drowning under a sea of trouble? Does it seem that you spend all your time treading water or trying to swim away from this problem only to find yourself being knocked back under the surface by the next wave of circumstances that slams you? Have you […]
I am amazed at God goodness! It is true what the Bible says, “He will not leave us nor forsake us.” But there are times we all have felt or do feel completely abandoned by God. Life gets tough. The winds get high. The storms rage. Yet, all the while Jesus is in the storm […]
With Palm Sunday only a few days away, I hope you are preparing your heart to Worship King Jesus! Let the excitement build, let your heart sing, move your thoughts toward the One who was preparing to die and set you free from the penalty of sin! That’s what the proclamation “Hosanna” is all about! […]
This morning I was enjoying some quality time with my Jesus when all of a sudden something profound hit me. It was like I was seeing creation for the very first time, or the first time in a long time. It was as though I had been color blind and a rainbow unleashed its beauty […]