Given August 1, 2007Give and it shall be given to you…Luke 6:38. This verse is usually thought to be referring to money and it’s true that there is a relationship between giving and receiving. Of course, our attitude makes all the difference. Most people have some money to give although way too…
In God We Trust
Given January 12, 2009We have many problems in this life. Jesus said, “In this world you will have troubles. But take heart, I have overcome the world.” John 16:33. We can worry about what may happen or we can trust God to handle it. It’s our choice. Right? Right.I have…
Fear Not
Given January 6, 2009 “Fear not, believe only.” Jesus spoke these words to the synagogue ruler Jairus when messengers brought news of his daughter’s death, Mark 5:36. He’s saying the same thing to us now. During this time of economic distress, many of us are in a position to be…
Slow Fade
Given January 11, 2009 Like the song by Casting Crowns, this is usually the way it happens. Change in our lives happens slowly. Bad things slowly sneak up on us, making small, almost secret changes so that we hardly even notice. What we have that’s good, slowly fades and is…
Part Of The Team
Given December 30, 2008Picture this: A football player that has heard the play, knows what his assignment is, goes to the scrimmage line, and just stands there. Then, after the play, asks, “Hey, why’d we lose 5 yards?” Or this: A basketball player whose team is playing man-to-man defense stands…