When I was in school, I had a physical education teacher who was always telling us “to listen up.” Kids who did not listen were always doing the wrong thing or did not know what to do because they had not heard the directions. When our children became old enough to listen and follow directions, …
In the world in which we live people can become prisoners in different ways. A person can be held captive by drugs, alcohol, fear, anxiety, or politically. Some people are in a prison in a literal sense because they broke the law. The good news is that no matter the situation, the Lord Jesus has …
Have you ever felt that the Lord has forgotten you? Maybe you are struggling in a relationship. Maybe you or someone you love has a serious health issue. Maybe your parents are getting divorced and your world is falling apart. Maybe you have lost your job. There are a myriad of situations where it may …
Often, when tragedy happens or we are in a difficult spot, we may question God. God, why did this happen? Lord, what good could possibly come from this? Lord, you took her home to be with You when we needed her. Maybe you have experienced this in your life. We don’t always understand what God …
A few years ago, we were on a bicycle trip that took us through an old railroad tunnel. The tunnel was long and dark, and you needed to walk your bicycle through with a flashlight. As you went further into the tunnel eventually you could see the light at the other end. It was literally …
It is wonderful to ponder that our God is a God of rescue. Throughout Scriptures we see actions of God which demonstrate that He is a God of rescue. Noah and his family were rescued by the ark. Lot and his family were rescued from the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah. Jeremiah was rescued out …
Has God ever given you a sign to get your attention? The first major sign I can remember in my life was a severe car accident. God certainly got my attention and I was much more teachable from that time forward. In our story about Moses, the Lord gave him the sign of the burning …
Has the Lord ever called you to a new assignment? The interesting thing about God’s calling is we have free will. We can step out in faith or we can stay where we are. If we stay where we are, it does not mean the Lord will love us less. It does mean we are …
Have you ever had God break into your life? One day I was working at my desk and the Lord gave me the idea of doing daily on-line devotions. It was not anything I had ever thought of doing and I did not consider myself a writer. Over the last several months our devotions have …
Timing is a very important concept throughout the Scriptures. As a child we always think we are ready to do something, but it may not be the right time. “I think I am ready to drive the car,” the little boy said to his father. The father said to the boy, “You are only five. …