Have you ever wondered if there were angels among us as we go along our daily life? If so, what are they doing? Angels are talked about throughout the Bible interacting with man as directed by God. In our story of Philip and the Ethiopian Eunuch, an angel gives Philip direction where to travel. The …
In our story, Lazarus had died, but Jesus raised his body from the dead. But Martha, the dead man’s sister, protested, “Lord, he has been dead for four days. The smell will be terrible.” 40 Jesus responded, “Didn’t I tell you that you would see God’s glory if you believe?” 41 So they rolled the stone aside. Then Jesus …
In our story, Lazarus was very ill, and his sisters sent a message to Jesus to come and heal him. As his sisters waited for Jesus to arrive, their brother died. 17 When Jesus arrived at Bethany, he was told that Lazarus had already been in his grave for four days. 18 Bethany was only a few miles …
As we go through life, I don’t think there is any greater need than to be loved and cared for. Maybe you feel that you are loved or maybe you think no one cares. Whatever situation you are in, one thing I know for sure is Jesus loves you more than you can dream or …
I remember talking with a coworker one day before work began. As we visited, I never thought that he would be in eternity before lunch time. Later that morning, my friend would go home and die of a heart attack as he entered his house. Suddenly, the importance of Jesus in my life took on …
A few years ago, we took our children camping at Yellowstone National Park. After dark, we would take the kids to the ranger talks in the campground. There were no streetlights in the wilderness; it was so dark that you needed a lamp or small flashlight to find your way. The path was clear, but …
Have you ever had to wait for something a long time? It could be waiting for a job, a health concern, for a relationship to be healed or another important aspect of life. What did the Lord teach you through this situation? When these events occur in our lives, we don’t often think that the Lord is …
Why do we go through so many trials in our life? What can the Lord teach me in my trials? Do have questions about trials that you want to ask the Lord? When I was six years old, I found myself in the midst of my first major trial. Grandma Riechers was dying of thyroid …
There is something about being thankful that changes my heart. Being thankful affects me and those around me. Just six days ago I underwent hernia surgery and now am in recovering. I am thankful that I was able to be to be surgically repaired. I am thankful for an amazing surgeon and other staff who …
I grew up on a farm and the wonder of little animals being born was always very special. I can remember being with my father and watching little pigs and calves being born. There is always something special about seeing a new life unfold. In our story of the Lost Son, he became like a …