The fact that God intervenes in our lives is good news for every person. God intervenes even when you don’t think so at the time. Because He is all-knowing, God knows the exact times to intervene in your life to help you fulfill the plans He has for you. Was there a time in your …
God’s perfect timing does not always seem that way when you are waiting on the Lord. As we wait on the Lord, we do not see the bigger picture of what God sees and how vital his timing is. As people of faith, we need to walk by faith, not sight, knowing the Lord is …
Growing where God plants us is something we can all learn from, regardless of age. As our lives unfold, we find ourselves in various places and locations. We can choose to build God’s Kingdom or do our own thing in each area we are planted. The seasons of life are numerous. Unlike winter, spring, fall, …
Working through disappointments can be very challenging for any of us. When was the last time you hoped for something only to be deeply disappointed? It hurts when life does not work out as we think it should. Disappointments turn our stomachs and can cause depression and discouragement. Some people can work through great disappointments …
Have you ever thought about God’s preparation process that prepares us for what lies ahead? Do you feel you are treading water along life’s journey? Does it seem that as each day unfolds, God has forgotten all about you? The good news is the Lord has not forgotten about you but taking His time to …
Today we want to explore the topic of God speaking through dreams. Have you ever wondered why God would speak to us in dreams? Perhaps you have received a dream which seemed to be from the Lord. God often uses dreams when He wants to communicate with us personally. In the Scriptures, many people received …
God is working unseen when we don’t realize it. I discovered this as I began to study Scripture. When I was ten years old, a young pastor came to our congregation that would be very significant in my life. Thirty-one years passed before I became a pastor, yet the Lord worked in my life long …
Serving others is God’s medicine, which is the opposite of the world’s narrative. Those who spend their lives in pursuit of being served find an empty existence. The following are two stories from my life that the Lord has used to teach me about the joy of serving. Years ago, our company’s president discussed dipping …
The Lord is faithful in my trials which is a blessing. You may have endured hardship and, during the trial or afterward, realized how faithful the Lord is. When we know that God is with us, it is a great faith booster and sustains us in the worst of times. My grandfather was in the …
God’s plan or a detour? There are times when we don’t understand what the Lord is working out in our lives. While the Lord sees our life from beginning to end, we can only see where we are. When I was assigned a pastoral internship 2000 miles from my parents, our seven-year daughter cried for …